# In India, about 63 million people suffer from diabetes, and this figure is likely to go up to 80 million by 2025.
# Delhi alone has more than 30 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.
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.
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Who We Are
Diabetes Foundation India 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.
Our Motto
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Our Achievements
Diabetes Foundation (India) DFI has worked for the advancement of research and community health education in non-communicable diseases and has benefited millions of people over the years.
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Diabetes Foundation (India) believes that addressing the complex challenges of health can best be achieved by working with partners, Government agencies and individuals. The more we expand, the better resources and expertise are found. Our collective action is greater and more impactful than what we can deliver on our own. During all these years of our inception, we have worked with various stake holders such as funding organizations, Government agencies, individual donors and institutions, Resident Welfare Associations, Local elected leaders, Youth groups, Community Pradhan and religious leaders.
They have supported and helped us in reaching what we have achieved today. We are committed to partnerships that are empowering, respectful, and focused on mutual learning and growth.
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Dr MMS Ahuja was a visionary who foresaw the impending diabetes epidemic that India and the world is facing now. As the founding father of Diabetes Foundation (India), he strove to fulfil the acute need for path-breaking diabetes and metabolic research in the Indian context.
After his death in 1998, DFI carried forward his contribution towards diabetes research, under the able guidance of accomplished doctors and nutritionists from the world of health and medicine.
DFI is committed to high standards of clinical research and seeks collaborations for research studies from organizations within India and abroad, to carry forward Dr MMS Ahuja’s dream.
Dr MG Karmarkar, President, DFI
Left for his heavenly abode in February 2014 after a brief illness. DFI team held a meeting to pay respects to its guiding light and pray for eternal peace for the departed soul.
FORTIS C-DOC WINS ‘BEST HOSPITAL IN INDIA IN DIABETES CARE’ AWARD AT CIMS (CURRENT INDEX OF MEDICAL SPECIALITIES) HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE AWARDS, Mumbai - 19th July, 2014
A view of the awardees in different categories
Dr Ashish Shukla, Chief Administrator, Fortis C-DOC, accepting the award
At a glittering awards function at the Hospital Management Conference, Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases & Endocrinology won the Best Hospital in India in Diabetes Care at the CIMS Healthcare Excellence Awards 2014, held at The Lalit, Mumbai on 19 July, 2014, in the presence of eminent and senior level dignitaries of the healthcare sector of India. These awards, instituted among 20 categories in India’s healthcare industry, are an endeavor to recognize India’s best healthcare providers. The award was proudly received by Dr Ashish Shukla, Chief Administrator, Fortis C-DOC.
