Diabetes Foundation (India)
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DFI Building
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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, about 50.9 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.
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, President Indian Dietetic Association, Country Representative and Director International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA), Former Chief Dietician - AIIMS, 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.
Our Services
- Doctors available for:
- Diabetes (Diabetologist/ Endocrinologist)
- Kidney Care (Nephrologist)
- Stomach and Liver Ailments (Gastroenterologist)
- Eye Care (Ophthalmologist)
- Diet, Nutrition & Wellness Advice (Nutritionist)
- Laboratory Services & Collection Facility
- Pharmacy & Chemist Shop
Diabetes Foundation India,
Plot No. 3 Pocket B-11, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070 INDIA
Tel: +91-11-4134 5550
[email protected]
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.
