About DFI
Diabetes Foundation (India), known as DFI, was founded by the late Dr. M. M. S. Ahuja, who served as the former Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Following his legacy, the leadership was then entrusted to the late Dr. M. G. Karmarkar, former Head of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at AIIMS, and subsequently to Mrs. Rekha Sharma, the former Chief Dietician at AIIMS. Currently, the distinguished Dr. Professor Anoop Misra holds the esteemed position of President within the organization.
The Diabetes Foundation India is unwavering in its dedication to promoting awareness surrounding key health issues, including obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome.