Tricolor Distributed Among Children of govt schools, to Communities and Biocon Group’s staff amidst the singing of the National Anthem and National Song The Biocon Group participated in the Diamond Jubilee (75 years) celebrations of India’s Freedom over three days. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, initiated by the Government of India, had a good response; the Biocon Group of companies came together to distribute 30,000 flags among schoolchildren, their parents, general public and Biocon’s employees.
Access to diabetes care; if not now, when?
By Dr. Viraj Suvarna Is there a real issue about access to diabetes care? Sir Francis Peabody, renowned physician, says, that the secret in the caring of the patient is in caring for the patient. In other words, despite a plethora of options, Indian patients with diabetes still do not have access to comprehensive diabetes … Continue reading Access to diabetes care; if not now, when?
HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK OF BREAST CANCER?
If you are concerned about your breast health, you might be wondering if there are ways to lower the risk of breast cancer? While one cannot do much about a few risk factors such as being a female or getting older, it is still possible to reduce the risk by adopting some healthy lifestyle habits. … Continue reading HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK OF BREAST CANCER?
A Unique & Synergistic Alliance to Impact Global Health
Biocon Biologics Limited (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. and Serum Institute Life Sciences Private Limited (SILS), a subsidiary of Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd, have entered into a historic alliance to impact global health. This alliance will complement the strengths and resources of two leading Indian players in addressing inequitable access both in … Continue reading A Unique & Synergistic Alliance to Impact Global Health
Women With PCOS Need Extra Attention During COVID-19
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Worldwide, nearly 116 million women (3.4%) are afflicted with this syndrome and in India, around 10% of women are grappling with this syndrome, however, there is a dearth of proper published data on the same.1 Emerging evidence … Continue reading Women With PCOS Need Extra Attention During COVID-19
World Health Day 2021: Building a Fairer, Healthier World
Introduction to World Health Day April 7 is marked as World Health Day each year to draw attention to areas of concern related to global healthcare. In 2021, the World Health Day campaign focuses on building a fairer and healthier world collectively. It is in response to the fact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has … Continue reading World Health Day 2021: Building a Fairer, Healthier World
Choose To Challenge & Never Give Up
By Seema Ahuja The experiences we have in our formative years shape our behaviour for a lifetime. The unconscious biases that we pick up are also developed due to our experiences either at home or in society. That is why, we need to be careful on how we bring up our children, what conversations we … Continue reading Choose To Challenge & Never Give Up
On IWD 2021, Let’s Make Early Breast Cancer Screening a Priority
International Women's Day is an ideal time to remind every woman that they need to look after their health by getting regular medical check-ups to ensure a healthier and happier future. A woman needs to be aware of the gradual changes in her body as she ages. This means she needs to get checked up … Continue reading On IWD 2021, Let’s Make Early Breast Cancer Screening a Priority
#STORIESOFHOPE: What I learnt from my life-long battle with Diabetes
By Pooja Hurkat My Struggle with Diabetes I am Pooja. My struggle with diabetes started when I was 9 years old. I was a healthy child who used to be plump and energetic. My father is a doctor, a child specialist and my mother is a housewife. We are three sisters. When I was diagnosed … Continue reading #STORIESOFHOPE: What I learnt from my life-long battle with Diabetes
Perspectives of Effective Diabetes Care by Nurses
Diabetes is a complicated debilitating disorder and nurses play a crucial role in helping a patient manage it. Nurses currently account for over half of the global health workforce. Before a patient sees a doctor, nurses can assess their condition in detail. Nurses can identify nutritional imbalances, disturbed sensory perceptions and infections and provide much-needed care. … Continue reading Perspectives of Effective Diabetes Care by Nurses
#BeLikeJohn – How to Live a Normal Happy Life with Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as juvenile or childhood-onset and insulin-dependent) is a chronic disease characterized by dysregulated insulin production and therefore, necessitates daily administration of insulin. Various symptomatic manifestations are excessive thirst (polydipsia), excessive urination (polyuria), weight loss, constant hunger, fatigue and vision changes. Managing Type 1 diabetes can seem like a daunting task during … Continue reading #BeLikeJohn – How to Live a Normal Happy Life with Type 1 Diabetes
Nurses Share Expert Advice on Managing your Diabetes Better
People with diabetes can enjoy a good quality of life and reduce their risk of serious even life-threatening complications by making a commitment to follow a proper, lifelong care plan to manage their condition. As diabetes is a complex disease to manage, Biocon Biologics spoke to several nurses to get accurate and useful diabetes management … Continue reading Nurses Share Expert Advice on Managing your Diabetes Better
Enabling Nurses Make a Difference to Diabetes Care
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed every year on November 14, the birth date of Sir Frederick Grant Banting, who, along with Charles Best discovered insulin and its therapeutic potential in 1922. Banting refused to put his name on the insulin patent because he felt it was unethical for a doctor to profit from a discovery … Continue reading Enabling Nurses Make a Difference to Diabetes Care
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Can Save Lives
Like COVID-19, there are multiple life-threatening diseases which if detected late can be debilitating. One of these diseases is breast cancer. Globally, more than 1.38 million new cases of breast cancer are reported and nearly 458,000 patients succumb to it every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)1. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Can Save Lives
The #MomSpiration Series: #8
KONJAM PORU...AVASARAM KOLLADHEY... Yennai un madiyil idu… Un kattai viral kodu... Ennai Konji thodu... Un sevvaayal yen udal muluka muthamidu... Yen eera udathin ethchil un udal muluka poosa vidu... Yen thalai mudi adhai kodhi vidu... Un thalaiyil Ulla pookal adhai kalaika vidu… Un thalai mudi, adhan vaasam ennai mugara vidu… Nee kattiya pudavai adhai nagartha vidu, … Continue reading The #MomSpiration Series: #8
The #MomSpiration Series: #7
MOM You are really awesome. The way you protect me The way you guide me The way you pamper me The way you support me Makes me feel so special. No one in this world Can love me more than you And it’s true. I just want to let u know You mean the world … Continue reading The #MomSpiration Series: #7
The #MomSpiration Series: #6
Words are never enough to explain / are always scarce in providing the fulfillment of the word ‘Mother’. MOTHER = Miraculous Outstanding Tangible Harmonious Earthly Real Every Mother is : Pure form of Patience Soul of Sacrifice Symbol of selfless love Alluring hearted Mother is the one, who is the specialised in all professions for … Continue reading The #MomSpiration Series: #6
The #MomSpiration Series: #5
Kaise bhoolun wo din MAA jab mehndi tunne mujhko lagwaye the, Mere zindagi ki sari khushiyan MAA haste haste tunne dilwaye the, Tab na Jana tha maine MAA kitna mushkil tere leyye wo pal hogga, Jab Doli pe roti ankhon se MAA tune mujhe bhejawaya hogga, Ajj jab khud MAA banke jaana maine ki ek pal ki duri bhi mujhe satati hai, Sochti hoon ki tu itne … Continue reading The #MomSpiration Series: #5
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