Four Effective Ways To Manage Low Blood Glucose Levels Globally

Diabetes contributes greatly to the health burden of India. As per the recent study undertaken by Indian Council of Medical Research, India is home to the world’s second-largest adult diabetes population and every sixth person with diabetes in the world is an Indian. The past three decades witnessed a 150% increase in the number of people with diabetes in the country.

While the issue of diabetes is widely talked about, the problem of hypoglycemia, appears to be a neglected entity. It is a condition in which blood glucose level fall lower than the standard range. Low blood glucose may also be referred to as an insulin reaction, or insulin shock.

While each person's reaction to low blood glucose is different, the common indicators of low blood glucose include being nervous or anxious, sweating, chills and clamminess, irritability or impatience, fast heartbeat, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, among others. In severe cases, patients can feel disoriented, numb, drowsy and have blurry vision, or difficulty in speaking.

Dr. Suhas Erande, Consultant Diabetologist, Pune, adds, “Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range. Every individual has different symptoms when his or her glucose levels go down. Therefore, it is important that you monitor your glucose continuously, to know whether you are experiencing low blood glucose trends. Today there are prick free painless continuous glucose monitoring devices that present real-time information on glucose trends, visualizing the 24-hour roadmap of the individual’s glycemic variations.”

Some people with diabetes may not show symptoms, but many others do not even notice them, which is when managing low blood glucose levels becomes challenging. It can lead to severe episodes and medical emergencies. Here are some tips to manage hypoglycaemia effectively:

The 15-15 rule: This rule includes consuming 15 grams of carbohydrate to raise blood glucose levels and check it after 15 minutes. One can have fruits, sugary foods, or drinks such as regular soda, honey lemon water to bring glucose levels to the normal range. If your blood sugar levels are not improving, seek emergency medical help immediately.

Do not skip meals: The most common situation where hypoglycemia is developed is when a meal is missed. Therefore, it’s important to consume meals at the right time that would prevent episodes of hypoglycemia. Additionally, according to a study undertaken in India, women were at a higher risk of developing hypoglycemia, owing to different meal timings due to busy schedules, therefore, it is important to educate patients as well as family members regarding timely meals in diabetic elderly women, which would help in preventing hypoglycemia.

Continuous glucose monitoring: Disciplined diabetes management includes regular glucose monitoring, which has become easier with technology. There are sensor-based CGM devices that show the directional trend of the glucose levels, thus alarming the patient in case of low blood glucose levels. Monitoring blood glucose levels also aids in managing diets, workout regimes, and rebuilding lifestyle around diabetes for effective management.

Do not forget your Diabetologist: Regular consultation for hypoglycemia is non-negotiable. Keep your doctor updated, even if your blood sugar levels are going back to normal. People with diabetes can experience changes that may compel diabetologists to reconsider the standard blood sugar level. Treatment varies from patient to patient and may also vary with the intensity of the condition.

Diabetes is a chronic disease and requires lifelong care and with technology advancements today, monitoring glucose levels has become simple and accessible. All one needs to do is keep the doctor in loop. With few simple steps, one can truly live fully with diabetes.

Hitachi Receives 40 High-Speed Elevators Order From Unity Group For “The Amaryllis” In Delhi, India

Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”), today announced that Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. (“Hitachi Building Systems”) and Hitachi Lift India Pvt. Ltd. (“Hitachi Lift India”), a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. which operates sales, installation, and maintenance of elevators and escalators in India, have received an order for 40 units of high-speed elevators from Unity Group for the first time for their super-luxurious residential complex “The Amaryllis” phase 2 in Delhi, India.

These 40 units are high-speed elevators with a rated speed of 180 m/min or 150 m/min and have an earthquake emergency operation system that detects an earthquake and stops the elevator quickly on the closest floor so that passengers can get out without being stuck in it. These features provide users with safety, security, and comfort.

Outline of The Amaryllis

The Amaryllis is a 160,000 square-meter residential project that has 5 phases. Phase 2 consists of 10 high-rise residential towers to be completed in 2023. The 10 towers will be 143 meters tall with 35 floors.

The 20th floors of towers are connected and have a kilometer long skywalk with a jogging track. It also has facilities such as splash pool, coffee shop, library, yoga zone, skating rink, gym, and so on. The Amaryllis is set to be the most iconic high-rise residential development in Delhi and is very adjacent to commercial places and sightseeing places such as Connaught Place and Red Fort.

Outline of Unity Group

Unity Group is a real estate company headquartered in New Delhi and has been building skyscrapers successfully since 1996 and shaping Delhi's skyline. They have flourished in more than 100 real estate developments such as commercial and retail facilities, hospitals, and residences across Delhi.

India's Market for Elevators and Escalators, and Hitachi’s Business in India

India's new installation market for elevators and escalators exceeds 55,000 units per year, making it the world’s second-largest market. Although the demand once decreased due to COVID-19, it has recovered with strong growth potential.

Hitachi established Hitachi Lift India in January 2008 and began full-scale operations in the elevator and escalator market. Since then, it has secured many orders and has been engaged in installing and maintaining its products, including high-speed elevators for luxury residences, hotels, and offices. Hitachi Lift India currently operates in all major cities in India, such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.

SIRO Clinpharm Launches SIRO Clinical Research Institute To Create CRO-Industry Ready Professionals

SIRO Clinpharm, a pioneering clinical research organization in the country known for its two-decade long experience in the field, has launched SIRO Clinical Research Institute (SCRI), to create CRO industry-ready professionals. With this initiative, the goal of SIRO is to give back to the industry by revolutionizing it with hand-on training and creating professionals for pharmaceutical companies and global contract research organizations, through cutting-edge learning concepts, a strong curriculum, real-world case studies, and soft skill development.

“Our vision for SCRI is to provide tailor-made courses to the people who are looking to enter the clinical research industry. We have more than 25 years of experience working in this field and our organization follows the best international industry standards. We believe that the clinical research industry in India has the potential for enormous growth, but that can happen only by providing premium and quality education to individuals. This is what SIRO institute will help in achieving for the industry and for the country. We have crafted the curriculum after thoughtfully incorporating the lessons learned by SIRO over the last 25 years and this is how we aim to give back to this industry,” said Dr. Gautam Daftary, Chairman, SIRO Clinpharm.

Currently, the institute is offering the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research to anyone who has a graduate or post-graduate degree in areas like Pharma, Microbiology, Botany, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc. The course is also open to anyone who has done MBBS, BDS, BAMS, or BHMS.

The course has been divided into nine modules over 16 weeks of in-person classroom training & 4 weeks of on-job training under the guidance of skilled SIRO professionals, covering all the aspects of clinical research which will equip the students to be industry ready.

“The program is intended for recent graduates who want to work in various areas of the clinical research industry, such as Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Programming and Medical Writing. The course was created by industry specialists with the most recent advancements and the varied needs of the clinical research industry in mind. The goal of the course is to give students a comprehensive understanding of the clinical research sector and insight into each component that contributes to the field's needs. The largest differentiator this course aims to offer is practical with strong elements of on-job training. The course would educate students for a career in corporate settings with a focus on communication and other skills in addition to the technicalities of clinical research,” added Karan Daftary, Director, SIRO Clinpharm.

The first online exam will be conducted on 18th September, 2022.

To know more about the SIRO institute and the course, you can visit their official website www.siroinstitute.com.

About SIRO Clinpharm:

Siro Clinpharm, India’s first and oldest CRO, was incorporated in 1996. SIRO Clinpharm Private Limited is a Clinical Research Organisation supporting trials from Phase I to Phase IV and beyond post-launch of products. SIRO offers a range of services, from clinical operations to data services (data management, programming, and biostatistics), data analytics and medical writing in compliance with international standards. SIRO has been an industry pioneer over two decades, sharing an incontestable record of excellence in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, FMCG and medical device industry. Its global delivery centre has a seasoned team of more than 250 professionals hailing from science and medical backgrounds.

Tata CLiQ Luxury Expands Its Muscle With The Launch Of Workout Studio, A Premium Home Fitness Store

~The workout studio will offer an all-encompassing lifestyle fitness solution that includes equipment, home gym accessories, and health and wellness, from best-in-class brands~

Tata CLiQ Luxury, India’s premier luxury lifestyle platform, forays into the fitness category with the launch of the ‘Workout Studio’, a premium home fitness store. The platform will serve as a trusted guide in the consumers fitness journey by offering them the best-in-class fitness and wellness brands across categories such as equipment, home gym accessories, and health and wellness.

Since the pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on health and wellness, with people increasingly preferring to work out at home. Today's affluent consumer is seeking avenues that provide an all-encompassing lifestyle fitness solution. Given this consumer desire, the platform has introduced this premium fitness store that offers comprehensive fitness solutions ranging from equipment, gear, health and wellness, and fashion. The store aims to inspire and educate the customer on the fitness lifestyle possibilities by helping them savor the best of wellness and embrace slow living.

The platform offers easy access to a curated selection of high-tech and high-performance premium fitness products from a wide assortment of brands across various specialized categories. In addition, it will also provide in-depth information related to equipment and routines, as well as an elevated shopping experience.

The product catalogue in the machines and equipment category includes treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes, and rowing machines. The home gym accessories section will include products that will help elevate exercise routines, such as resistance bands, balance boards and pads, elevation training masks, dumbbells, exercise balls, and mats. In the health and wellness section, the store will offer massagers, foam rollers, braces and support, and more. All the products have been expertly curated from brands such as Cult, Flexnest, Kosha Yoga, Nordic Track, Octane, Shakti Warrior, TRUE, and Wattbike, among others. Apart from this, customers can also shop for activewear. 

Commenting on the launch, Gitanjali Saxena, Business Head, Tata CLiQ Luxury, said, "We are excited to mark our foray into the fitness category with the launch of the workout studio, a premium home fitness store on Tata CLiQ Luxury. There is a growing emphasis on health and fitness, and affluent consumers are constantly seeking avenues to understand and address these needs. As an omni-channel, brand-forward platform, our aim is to equip consumers with the necessary information and products to help them enhance and savour the best of their wellness lifestyle journey. We understand the pulse of our consumers; hence, we introduced this store to offer holistic fitness solutions that include equipment, gear, health and wellness, and activewear. Thus, becoming a one-stop destination for all their fitness requirements."

Tata CLiQ Luxury is focused on constantly enhancing the consumer journey while shopping on the platform. The editorial-led fitness store will offer a complete guide to at-home workouts through a variety of content aimed at educating and informing the consumer. The platform will also have a dedicated relationship management team to assist customers who are seeking to purchase high-end equipment by understanding their requirements and needs. Thereby, assuring the customer that their purchases are aligned with their fitness goals.

Take a closer look at the store here: https://luxury.tatacliq.com/theworkoutstudio

About Tata CLiQ Luxury

Redefining the term luxury in India – one that reflects the flawless values of thoughtfulness, authenticity, timeliness, and quality – Tata CLiQ Luxury embraces the principles of the Slow Commerce brand philosophy to enhance consumers’ online luxury shopping experience. Here, the attention shifts to finer details, to craftsmanship and heritage, and to the tranquillity and value of an experience, where browsing is a delight, and quality is nurtured. 

As India’s premier luxury lifestyle platform, Tata CLiQ Luxury offers premium & luxury brands across a range of categories, including Accessories, Apparel, Beauty & Fragrances, Fashion, Gourmet, Handbags, Home, Sneakers & Footwear, Stationery, and Watches. The platform delivers an unparalleled shopping experience through a careful curation of brands, thoughtfully developed brand stores, luxury delivery and unboxing experiences designed to bring luxury shopping to the customer's doorstep, and personalised privilege programmes, managed by attentive relationship managers. 

Tata CLiQ Luxury is committed to responsible business practices. In an endeavour to support our green goals, the circular packaging programme allows customers to return their empty packaging boxes after their purchase is received, thereby enabling the brand to recover, refurbish, and reuse them. 

The Akshaya Patra Foundation Collaborates With FedEx Express To Drive The Go-Green Initiative

* The Go-Green initiative will benefit more than 2,800 underprivileged children for an entire academic year.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has collaborated with FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company, to further its ‘Go Green Initiatives.’ FedEx Express has donated solar panels to Akshaya Patra’s kitchen in Panvel, Maharashtra, and electric bikes (e-bikes), at Bellary, Karnataka. Their support will help the Foundation generate 25 kW power, adopt an environment friendly mode of transportation and reduce its carbon footprint. The savings in transportation costs as a result of the adoption of the e-bikes as a replacement for fuel-powered vehicles will enable Akshaya Patra to provide meals to more than 2,800 children for an entire academic year.

Since 2000, Akshaya Patra has been serving hot, nutritious mid-day meals to children every school day. The Foundation is conscious of its responsibility towards the children and communities it serves, and its responsibility towards the planet. The organization has strived to reduce its carbon footprint by adopting various green initiatives, including the use of biogas plants to convert organic waste into energy which generates 120-150 cubic metres of biogas. These plants reduce the dependency on LPG while also producing organic manure, which is a more sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers. The Foundation also has Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) to treat, dispose, and recycle kitchen waste and prevent environmental pollution.

Akshaya Patra kitchens has also installed solar panels that use photovoltaic (PV) cells to convert sunlight into electricity. The organisation has also added e-bikes to ensure sustainable practices to and from its kitchens to further reduce its carbon footprint. The solar panels in Panvel and e-bikes in Bellary donated by FedEx Express, will accelerate Akshaya Patra’s efforts to adopt green energy across its operations.

Suvendu Choudhury, Managing Director, International Operations for FedEx Express said, “At FedEx we are committed to connect the world responsibly and resourcefully, and we’re delighted to collaborate with Akshaya Patra to make a sustainable change in the way they work. As part of our FedEx Cares program, we’re working with communities across the globe to help them move people and goods more sustainably. The ` and solar panel contribution to Akshaya Patra will positively impact the environment, resulting in more meals for school children.”

Anant Arora, Chief Sustainability and Communication Officer, The Akshaya Patra Foundation lauded the partnership and said, “While we work towards our endeavour to erase childhood hunger and malnutrition at the grassroots level, we are also striving to fulfil another goal – to give back to the environment. FedEx Express efforts to encourage and support the Go-Green initiative by donating e-bikes to the School-Relationship officers and Solar Power Plant at Panvel are deeply appreciated. I am confident that this partnership will help us adopt more sustainable practices into our daily operations and ensure our carbon footprint gets smaller with time. We are deeply grateful for FedEx’s philanthropy as it will take us one step closer to our green goals. I also want to thank the Central Government and the Government of Karnataka for providing us this opportunity to serve children and communities during the pandemic, and supporting and encouraging our efforts all along.”

About The Akshaya Patra Foundation

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that strives to address classroom hunger and malnutrition in India. By implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in Government and Government-aided schools, Akshaya Patra aims to fight hunger and, at the same time, bring children to school. Since 2000, Akshaya Patra has worked towards reaching out to children with wholesome food every single school day.

In partnership with the Government of India and various State Governments and with the inestimable support of many philanthropic donors and well-wishers, Akshaya Patra has grown from humble beginnings serving just 1,500 school children across five schools to becoming the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) mid-day meal program, serving wholesome food to over 1.8 million children from 19,039 schools [as of March 2020] across 14 states & 2 union Territories in India.

About FedEx Express 

FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date.

Signify Unveils Its Festive Campaign ‘Smarter Generation ki Smart Lights’ With Sanya Malhotra

* The campaign highlights the Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED lighting range

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has unveiled its festive campaign ‘Smarter Generation ki smart lights’ for its Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED lighting range, featuring leading actor and Philips brand ambassador Sanya Malhotra.

The peppy 40-second film, conceptualized by Hashtag Orange features a catchy soundtrack and highlights the remarkable features of Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED lights, such as dimming, pre-set modes, voice and app control and 16 million color options to create the perfect ambience during the festive season. The TVC will play on primetime TV slots across leading general entertainment, movies and news channels across India, in addition to YouTube and social media channels.

The TVC begins with Sanya’s young cousin asking her what's new this Diwali, to which Sanya responds by turning on the magic of Philips Smart Wi-fi LED lights. By tapping on the multiple color options on the WiZ app, she is able to transform the mood and ambience of the room completely, eliciting a sense of wonder from her young cousins who are dancing alongside her. She also shows them its multiple pre-set modes and smart dimming features. The film ends with a naughty twist, as Sanya uses the voice control feature to instantly change the colors of the room from party to Diwali scene, when their parents walk in.

Speaking about the new campaign, Nikhil Gupta, Head of Marketing & Integrated Communications and Commercial Operations, Signify Innovations India Limited said, “Smart lighting is a new yet rapidly growing category in India, with the demand driven by young consumers who prefer home devices that are smart, convenient and innovative. Our latest TVC highlights how smart LED lights can completely transform the ambience and mood of a room and the campaign tagline 'Smarter Generation ki smart lights’ aptly positions the new Philips Smart Wi-fi LED lights as the perfect lighting option for the modern tech-savvy generation. We are the global leader in lighting and the film reiterates our technology leadership in the LED lighting segment.”

Commenting on the campaign, Amit Shankar- Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer, Hashtag Orange said, “There couldn’t have been a better brief for Diwali than Philips Smart Wi-Fi LED lights. When we researched the product and all the offerings that come with it, our entire team got excited knowing the fact that these LED lights are Wi-Fi enabled with voice commands and have a customized Wiz app that lets you switch between millions of colours based on your mood. To showcase these lights, we decided to craft a film with a contemporary take on Indian festivities. We married choreography with the various functionalities of the lights which work wonderfully through voice and app control. We highlighted the playfulness of young members of the family and how well these smart LED lights could change the entire setting based on their various moods. For us at Hashtag Orange, we had a blast filming and editing this peppy, energetic and a truly Diwali film. Post this wonderful film, we have come to realize that when it comes to smart lighting, it has to be Philips.”

TVC Link: https://fb.watch/fhWcWZt_m_/

Wipro GE Healthcare Launches Its First ‘Made In India – AI Enabled Cath Lab’ To Address Cardiovascular Disease Burden In India

* The Intelligent AI - AutoRight technology powered by Edison, enables precision healthcare delivery

* To enable minimally invasive procedures with the objective of risk minimization

GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, diagnostics and digital solutions innovator today announced the launch of its first ‘Made in India’, ‘AI-powered’ Cath lab - Optima IGS 320 to advance cardiac care in India. Built at Wipro GE Healthcare’s new factory launched under the PLI (production linked incentive) scheme in Bengaluru, the Cath lab leverages the GE proprietary AutoRight technology.[1] Powered by Edison, AutoRight, is the first neural network-based interventional image chain.[2] AutoRight features Artificial Intelligence that automatically optimizes image and dose parameters in real time, enabling clinicians to focus their attention and expertise on patients.

In India, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) still contribute to 60% of all deaths, of which, 82% occur due to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, and diabetes.[3] It is also noted that the younger generation, below 40 years of age, is increasingly affected by CVDs. While interventional cardiology is a promising solution, there are gaps in terms of access to reliable and intelligent technologies that can support precise and rapid decision-making given the critical nature of the procedures. There is also a growing shift in preference among patients for minimally invasive procedures, that limit the size and number of incisions. This new generation of interventional imaging software in Optima IGS 320 enables clinical versatility to guide sophisticated non-invasive procedures with greater precision. Automating the typically complex process with AutoRight helps reduce the burden on interventionalists and may increase their attention on the procedure. 

Dr. Shravan Subramanyam, Managing Director, Wipro GE Healthcare said, “At Wipro GE Healthcare our mission is to move from health care to healthy ageing and that can be accomplished with predictive, preventative, personalized medicine. The rising complexity of patient profiles and shifting disease patterns is making the need of personalized care even more vital and Artificial Intelligence solutions have the potential to transform the patient care pathway. With our ‘Made in India’ AI-enabled Cath lab, we aim to drive intelligent imaging to support cardiologists and patients with customized treatment protocols and therapies and enable access to quality healthcare across all of India.”

Srikanth Suryanarayanan, Head – Imaging, GE Healthcare South Asia said, “With Optima IGS320, we bring to market an imaging innovation that reflects the future of healthcare. This ‘industry-first’ Cath lab has a new generation of interventional imaging software that enables clinical versatility to guide sophisticated, non-invasive procedures with greater precision and reduced risk. Our aim is to reduce the burden on interventionalists, increasing their attention on procedures, so that they can utilize every second to bring their clinical expertise to treating patients.”

Padma Shri Dr. CN Manjunath, Professor of Cardiology & Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiac Sciences & Research, Bangalore said, "Coronary disease is highly prevalent, affecting roughly 8% of the population. Addressing this, cost effective and quality cardiac care is critical. However, it is only possible when the healthcare industry manufactures innovative medical equipment. Cardiac cath labs form the heart of a hospital and are evolving in line with disease prevalence. For instance, 50 to 60% of cardiac procedures which were previously treated by surgery can today be treated by non-surgical methods in the Cath lab. With its Cath lab, Wipro GE Healthcare is helping less invasive heart care solutions reach the last mile."

Designed for cardiac and electrophysiology procedures, Optima IGS320 advances visualization across imaging to support intelligent and precision healthcare delivery. It enables flexibility during operations by enabling friendly gantry movement. Moreover, with intuitive and advanced features like the PCI ASSIST, the Cath lab also enhances image quality that may guide stent placement with increased accuracy. This may reduce complications and empower physicians to conduct complex procedures with confidence.

Earlier this year, Wipro GE Healthcare launched its next-generation Revolution Aspire CT (Computed Tomography) scanner – the first product that was designed and manufactured end-to-end in India, at the newly launched Wipro GE Healthcare Medical Devices Manufacturing plant. Optima IGS320 is the second product being launched at the new factory. Wipro GE Healthcare continues to deepen its commitment to cardiac care in India and advance patient centricity with precision health.

About GE Healthcare:

GE Healthcare is the $17.7 billion healthcare business of GE (NYSE: GE). As a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 48,000 employees globally, the company operates at the centre of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world.