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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI/PNN): In a big step towards scaling up the fight against diabetes, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), South East Asia, launched the Beat Prediabetes initiative for India in Mumbai on Friday on the eve of 75 years of Indian independence. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than usual but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB), one of the largest community-based epidemiological studies encompassing 15 Indian states, the overall prevalence of prediabetes is 10.3 per cent. It can lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Recent evidence suggests that eye, kidney, and nerve complications may also occur at the pre-diabetic stage. Prediabetes is also a severe health hazard because it is an asymptomatic condition; hence, most people do not realise they have it. Preventin ....
As per WHO’s declaration, Omicron, being the latest variant of concern, has been found more transmissible compared to its previous counterparts. As we have encountered the third wave of Covid, extensive research and development on the disease have brought to light new-age drugs, which needs discussion to eliminate confusions. ....
With COVID cases showing dip for fourth day, is 3rd wave flattening in Mumbai? - Dr Shashank Joshi, member of the state COVID-19 task force, claimed that the third wave has started flattening and Mumbai may have crossed its peak. ....