Diabetes Foundation (India)
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Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world. It has been projected that worldwide approximately 300 million people would be afflicted with it by 2025.
- In India, 40 million people suffer from diabetes, and this figure is likely to go up to 80 million by 2025, making it the 'Diabetes Capital' of the world.
- Delhi alone has an estimated 29.8 lakh people suffering from this disease (Indo-US collaborative study).
- A study conducted by Dr Anoop Misra, showed that 37% of urban south Asian Indians suffer from Diabetes and pre-Diabetes.
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DIABETES FOUNDATION (INDIA) or DFI was founded by Late Dr M
M S Ahuja, Ex Prof and Head, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and is at
present under the stewardship of its President Dr M G Karmarkar,
former Head, Department of Laboratory Medicine, AIIMS, its Secretary,
Mrs Rekha Sharma, former Chief Nutritionist, AIIMS, Senior Vice President
VLCC, and its Scientific Advisor, Dr
Anoop Misra, Director and Head, Department of Diabetes and Metabolic
Diseases, Fortis Hospitals (New Delhi and NOIDA), (awarded the highest
medical honor, Dr B C Roy Award, in 2006 and the Padmashri, a national
honor in 2007, by the President of India). DFI is dedicated to create
awareness of obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, heart
diseases and metabolic syndrome among people and change their attitudes
and behavior to incorporate correct lifestyle practices.
Aims and Objectives of DFI
- To conduct research on the problem of Diabetes in India;
- To provide comprehensive clinical care for diabetics;
- To evolve a data bank on research and literature relating to Diabetes in India;
- To create awareness about correct nutrition and exercise in adults and children;
- To raise funds through grants, donations and collaborations for our on going nutrition and awareness programs;
- To raise funds through grants, donations and collaborations for construction of a Day Care Centre in New Delhi, India.
Diabetes Foundation India,
C-6/57, Safdarjung Development Area,
New Delhi - 110016 INDIA
Tel: +91-11-4175 9672,
Fax: +91-11-2653 7091
info@diabetesfoundationindia.org
Diabetes Foundation (India) (Regn no.- S/16551/8) is a non-profit organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 on 24 April 1986. FCRA approved. All donations are exempted according to the Income Tax Act 80 G of the Government of India.
