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Data study by Agilus Diagnostics unveils alarming diabetes trends In India
RAgilus Diagnostics , India ’ s leading diagnostic network conducted a retrospective data study on samples that were tested for HbA1c and Fasting Blood Glucose across its laboratory network for a period of five years ( Between January 2018 to December 2022 ). A total of 32 , 27 , 168 samples were analyzed for HbA1c . Of these , 40.92 % tested positive for diabetes , 22.25 % were found to be pre-diabetic while 36.83 % had normal HbA1c levels . A total of 61 , 10,479 samples were analyzed for HbA1c . Of these , 28.67 % tested positive for diabetes , 28.51 % were found to be prediabetic while 42.82 % had normal fasting glucose levels .
Speaking on all India study , Dr Avinash Phadke , President & Mentor , Agilus Diagnostics said , “ Since pre-diabetes is reversible , urgent action is needed to delay or prevent the onset of diabetes . Evidence-based lifestyle modifications , such as proper diet , exercise , sleep hygiene , and weight control , can not only help prevent diabetes but also enhance an individual ’ s general health .”
Parexel named ‘ Best Contract Research Organization ’ at 19th Annual Scrip Awards
Parexel , one of the world ’ s largest clinical research organizations ( CROs ) providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services , has been named “ Best Contract Research Organization ” in the Full-Service Provider category at the 19th Annual Scrip Awards . The Best CRO ranking from Scrip follows the company ’ s recognition earlier in the year as Top CRO to Work With in the 2023 WCG CenterWatch Global Site Relationship Benchmark Survey and winner of the 2023 Society for Clinical Research Sites ( SCRS ) Eagle Award recognizing the CRO committed to advancing the clinical research profession through strong site partnerships .
“ Parexel colleagues are passionate about developing life-changing new therapies to advance world health ,” said Chief Executive Officer Jamie Macdonald .
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BioVoiceNews | January / February 2024