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A civic survey in Mumbai has indicated that only 27 per cent of residents are aware of the harmful effects of excessive sugar consumption, while 15.6 per cent are in the pre-diabetic stage. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to residents to reduce sugar consumption and read food labels carefully before consuming processed foods. BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani has appealed to citizens to participate in the 'Healthy Campus Initiative', launched on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on November 14, to encourage healthier dietary and lifestyle practices. According to the World Health Organisation's Global Burden of Disease Studies, one in three people worldwide suffers from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension, a civic release said. The BMC screened 5,59,751 individuals for diabetes and hypertension across its health institutions from August 2022 to October 2025, it said. As per the release, a civic survey has ..
Abbott, a global healthcare company, on Thursday announced the launch of a new and advanced formulation of 'Ensure Diabetes Care' in India. Building on over 30 years of pioneering scientific nutrition and supported by more than 60 clinical trials, the innovation empowers people with diabetes to live a better life, it said in a statement. The new design features a triple care system with vital nutrients, including four times higher myo-inositol compared to the previous formulation, a low glycaemic index carbohydrate blend, which is designed to help minimise blood sugar spikes. Combined with high protein and high fibre, the nutrients work together to support blood sugar control, help reduce cholesterol, and aid in weight management, the US-based healthcare company said. The formulation also helps preserve lean muscle during weight loss, while significantly reducing overall body fat, including visceral fat -- stored deep in the belly around organs like the liver and pancreas -- which is