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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Zero Type 1 diabetes cases by 2047 a revolutionary dream from Nagpur: CM
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday lauded an ambitious goal envisioned by experts in gestational diabetes: ensuring zero new cases of type 1 diabetes in India by 2047, the centenary of India's independence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Calling it a "revolutionary dream from Nagpur", Fadnavis said, "The goal set by diabetes experts to prevent new cases of Type 1 diabetes by 2047 is a bold and visionary one. Remarkably, this idea took root right here in Nagpur." Fadnavis was speaking while inaugurating the 12th edition of the Hello Diabetes Academia (HDA). The concept was explained by Dr Sunil Gupta, the organising chairman of the conference and a former national president of the Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of India (DIPSI). "If a woman maintains normal sugar levels before and during pregnancy, the risk of type 1 diabetes in the child can be significantly reduced. DIPSI is conducting awareness programmes in multiple Indian languages to educate women about the importance of sugar control even before conception. " He further said, "Our vision is to ensure that by the year 2047, India sees no new cases of type 1 diabetes, thanks to proactive maternal health education." Among the guests present at the event were Dr Rati Makkar, Padma Shri Dr Shashank Joshi, Padma Shri Dr Kamalakar Tripathi, Dr AK Das, Dr Banshi Saboo, Dr Vinky Rughwani and Dr Kavita Gupta, along with a host of national and international diabetes specialists and academicians. Speaking about the larger health crisis posed by diabetes and obesity, Fadnavis said, "Rapid urbanisation and the resulting unhealthy food habits are causing lifestyle diseases to emerge at younger ages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Such conferences play a vital role in creating awareness and empowering people to adopt healthier lifestyles." The CM highlighted the efforts of the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Public awareness is the most powerful remedy against lifestyle diseases," he said. Fadnavis also appreciated the consistent efforts of Dr Sunil Gupta, saying, "He organised countless programmes across India, published research, and built platforms for awareness." The HDA 2025 conference features over 150 sessions, workshops and presentations on diabetes prevention, treatment strategies, endocrinology and lifestyle management. # DIPSI's road map - Promoting sugar control even before conception through pre-pregnancy counselling - Screening all pregnant women early for gestational diabetes using a simple single-test method - Educating mothers in all Indian languages about maintaining normal glucose levels during pregnancy - Organising awareness camps and workshops across rural and urban India - Preventing intergenerational transmission by targeting maternal blood sugar control
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Present Covid variant is like Omicron's great-grandchild, nothing to worry about: Dr Joshi
Nagpur: The ongoing rise in Covid-19 cases across India is not a cause for concern and should not create panic, said Dr Shashank Joshi, Padma Shri awardee and former chief of the Maharashtra Covid-19 Task Force, on Friday. Speaking to TOI during his visit to Nagpur for the 12th edition of Hello Diabetes Academia (HDA), Dr Joshi dismissed the current surge as a 'seasonal wave,' triggered by climate change and minor viral mutations. "This variant is the great-grandchild of the Omicron strain — mild, self-limiting, and largely harmless for the general public," Dr Joshi said, adding that the virus is behaving like other seasonal respiratory infections seen during monsoon transitions. "There is no reason to panic," he emphasized. "Healthy individuals may get infected, but will recover due to existing natural immunity. Hospitalisations are not rising, there is no oxygen requirement, and deaths only occur in case of patients with extreme comorbidities or severely compromised immunity." Dr Joshi urged people to treat seasonal flu, cold, or cough with proper medical attention and not ignore symptoms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 年最紓壓的農場遊戲！無需安裝 東加：島嶼農場 立即播放 Undo "If someone tests positive for Covid-19, wearing a mask is a responsible step, but home isolation is not necessary. Most cases are self-resolving," he said. He stressed that the medical fraternity is not worried and the healthcare system remains robust and well-prepared. "Climate change is driving a number of respiratory infections. Covid-19 is just one of them and needn't cause extraordinary concern. Our country has built strong immunity through vaccination and prior exposure." While in Nagpur for the HDA conference, Dr Joshi also touched upon the rising burden of diabetes and obesity, the core focus of the three-day scientific gathering. "Obesity is now the primary concern of doctors across the country," he said. "Visceral fat, which is the fat surrounding internal organs, is a bigger problem among Indians than general obesity. Women with a waist size above 80 cm and men above 90 cm are at high risk for diabetes," he warned. Meanwhile, diabetologist Dr Sunil Gupta, who is leading the conference, said that while scientific sessions began on Friday, the formal inauguration of the 12th Hello Diabetes Academia is scheduled for Saturday. The conference has brought together over 100 experts from across India to discuss the latest developments in the fields of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic care. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Manage diet, stress, exercise, shed weight for diabetes remission, says diabetologist
Nagpur: The term "diabetes reversal" may be widely popular today, but the medically accurate and preferred term is "diabetes remission", explained well-known diabetologist Dr Sunil Gupta on Wednesday. He said calling it 'reversal' can be misleading, while 'remission' acknowledges the possibility of maintaining normal blood sugar levels without medication for a prolonged period, though the condition may still persist in the background. "Diabetes just doesn't vanish. Through focused care and effort, blood glucose levels can return to a non-diabetic range without medication for some time. That's remission, not reversal," Dr Gupta said, clarifying the often-confused terminology in simple language. He outlined four scientifically established approaches to achieve diabetes remission. "First and foremost is lifestyle changes like diet modifications, regular exercise, stress management, and weight loss. The second option is medications, including targeted oral drugs that support glucose control and insulin sensitivity," he said. Insulin therapy, in which insulin injections can help preserve pancreatic function, is the third, while bariatric surgery, a surgical option for patients with obesity and uncontrolled diabetes, is the fourth approach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Emphasising the growing recognition of obesity as a key health challenge, Dr Gupta said, "Obesity is now officially considered a disease and is being treated as such. It's a major driver of both diabetes and hypertension." He also shared insights into a massive national study currently underway on one crore hypertensive patients, which aims to examine the link between hypertension and diabetes in the Indian context. "Over 4,500 doctors across the country are participating in this study. The results are expected to give us a clearer understanding of the overlap between these two lifestyle diseases," he said. Dr Gupta also announced the 12th edition of Hello Diabetes Academia (HDA), scheduled from June 6 to 8 in Nagpur. "It's a flagship academic conclave of Nagpur. We will host over 100 national experts and feature 150+ sessions focused on the latest advances in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic disorders," he said. This year's edition is being organised in collaboration with leading organisations, including the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), Indian Podiatry Association (IPA), Indian Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (IACE), Association of Physicians of India (API), and All India Association for Advanced Research in Obesity (AIAARO). Dr Gupta also announced the 12th edition of Hello Diabetes Academia (HDA), scheduled from June 6 to 8 in Nagpur. "It's a flagship academic conclave of Nagpur. We will host over 100 national experts and feature 150+ sessions focused on the latest advances in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic disorders," he said. This year's edition is being organised in collaboration with leading organisations, including the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), Indian Podiatry Association (IPA), Indian Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (IACE), Association of Physicians of India (API), and All India Association for Advanced Research in Obesity (AIAARO). While the conference will start from Friday, its formal inauguration will be held on Saturday at the hands of chief ninister Devendra Fandnavis at 12.30 pm. Director General of Health Services from New Delhi Dr Rati Makkar, administrator of the Maharashtra Medical Council Dr Vinky Rughwani, IDF chairman Dr Banshi Saboo, Dr Kamlakar Tripathi, and Dr Shashank Joshi will be the guests of honour on the occasion. Diabetes: Remission and Reversal - Remission means blood sugar stays normal without medication, but diabetes can return. - Reversal wrongly implies diabetes is permanently cured. - Remission acknowledges the condition still exists in the background. - Reversal gives a false sense of complete elimination of disease. - Remission is a medically accepted, realistic term; reversal is more popular but misleading.
