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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Redial Clinic Launches Holistic Diabetes Reversal Initiative, Targets 1 Lakh Patients by 2026 with Evidence-Based Lifestyle Programs
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 12: In a bold move to address the growing epidemic of lifestyle diseases in India, Redial Clinic has launched a nationwide initiative focused on reversing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity through clinical lifestyle interventions. The initiative, launched recently in Delhi NCR, aims to impact over 1 lakh patients by 2026. The name of the clinic, 'ReDiaL' stands for 'Reversing Diabetes with Lifestyle Management' This new program integrates physician-led care with customized nutrition, resistance training protocols, and digital habit coaching to reduce -- and in many cases eliminate -- long-term dependency on medications. The launch is timely, as India faces an alarming diabetes burden, with 77 million diagnosed cases and many more undetected. Radial's hybrid care model offers both in-clinic and online access, making it scalable for urban and semi-urban populations alike. A combination of smart tech, like Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices, along with real experts available for personalized coaching sets it apart from generic apps or AI based plans. Spokesperson Quote: "At Redial Clinic, our mission goes beyond symptom control. We are here to dismantle the myth that lifelong medication is the only path for chronic lifestyle diseases," said Dr. Gagandeep Singh, founder of Redial Clinic. "This initiative blends clinical precision with sustainable habit-building, helping patients reclaim their health permanently -- not temporarily." About Redial Clinic: Founded by Dr. Gagandeep Singh, Redial Clinic is one of India's few physician-led centres exclusively focused on reversing chronic metabolic diseases rather than managing them. The clinic's evidence-based approach has helped hundreds of patients safely eliminate medications for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Redial's team includes doctors, certified nutritionists, and exercise physiologists who create highly personalized plans tailored to each patient's lifestyle and health status. Over the past year, the clinic has served a diverse population -- from busy professionals to senior citizens -- with over 85% of eligible patients reducing or stopping their medications under supervision. The brand also runs popular educational series across YouTube, busting myths and offering science-backed solutions that Indian audiences can relate to and apply. Call to Action: - Visit us at: - Book a free consultation: Media Contact: - team@ - +91-8045680289 (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
What is a Diabetic Patch, and does it draw blood?
Image: iStock The world of diabetes management has come a long way. Gone are the days when pricking fingers multiple times a day was the only way to check blood sugar. Today, there's something called a diabetic patch , a small device that promises to make monitoring easier and less painful. It sticks to the skin and tracks glucose levels — sounds like magic, right? But does this little patch actually draw blood? Or is there more to the story? Here is all we need to know about the facts, clear the confusion, and explore what these patches really do. What is a Diabetic Patch, and why is it so talked about? A diabetic patch is a small, coin-sized wearable device that sticks onto the skin, usuallyon the arm or abdomen. It is designed to monitor glucose levels in real-time, 24x7, without the constant need for finger pricks. Most diabetic patches work using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology. These patches have a tiny sensor that either sits just under the skin or touches it gently from the outside. It reads glucose levels from the fluid just beneath the skin, called interstitial fluid, not directly from the blood. The buzz around diabetic patches has grown, especially among people who live with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, for the convenience and freedom they offer. The common belief: 'It must be drawing blood' The moment someone sees a patch that replaces the need for finger pricks, it's easy to assume: this must be drawing blood underneath the skin. Some patches do have a microscopic filament or sensor that penetrates just below the skin, but not deep enough to reach blood vessels. This sensor reads sugar levels from the interstitial fluid. There may be a tiny prick-like sensation when it's first applied, but no continuous blood is drawn. In simple terms, it's more of a clever reader than a blood-sucker. The truth behind that tiny filament The key part of the diabetic patch is a hair-thin sensor, which is about the width of a strand of hair. It's inserted with an applicator and goes just 5 mm under the skin — deep enough to reach the fluid between cells, but not deep enough to hit blood vessels. This fluid changes slightly slower than blood when sugar levels rise or fall, but it still gives a reliable picture of overall trends. That's why CGM patches may sometimes show a slight delay compared to a finger-prick test. So, while there is a superficial insertion, there is no active blood drawing like syringes or lancets. What about those painless, non-invasive patches? There's a new wave of diabetic patches in the making — completely non-invasive ones. These are still being tested or just entering markets. Instead of a sensor going under the skin, they use light, sweat analysis, or other biosignals to measure glucose. These sound futuristic, and they are. Some prototypes can check sugar levels through the skin using laser tech or electrochemical sensors — without breaking the skin at all. While promising, these are still under scientific scrutiny for accuracy. So for now, most widely available CGM patches still use micro-sensors under the skin, but blood is not involved. Why this innovation feels personal For anyone who has watched a loved one manage diabetes — with the daily finger pricks, the sudden sugar drops, the heavy routines — seeing them use a patch instead can feel like witnessing a little miracle. It brings a kind of quiet relief. A sense of freedom. It's not just about the technology; it's about regaining some normalcy in life. Going for a walk without packing a kit. Sleeping peacefully without alarms. Laughing without constantly checking the sugar numbers. The diabetic patch doesn't just monitor glucose — it gives back small slices of ease. Type 2 diabetes: What to eat and what to avoid So, is it truly better than finger pricks? Finger-prick tests are still the gold standard for many. They are quick and direct. But patches bring a new dimension — they show sugar trends throughout the day, including during sleep, meals, or exercise. That said, most doctors recommend using both: patches for continuous insight, and finger-pricks to double-check when readings seem off. Especially during illness or when insulin adjustments are being made. So no, the patch doesn't entirely eliminate pricks, but it certainly reduces the burden. Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
