Roche displays its latest technologies at IDF 2019

In India, Roche is mainly looking at launching India specific products and also engaging in partnerships that will earn them market leadership

- Raelene Kambli

According to the Inter-national Federation ofDiabetes, in the last few years African countries ( 156 per cent )and East Asia (84 per cent) countries have had the maximum jump in the number of people living with diabetes. India is one of the top countries with the maximum rise. According to the IDF, India is home to approx 77 million people living with diabetes. Experts are of the opinion that curbing diabetes is getting wayward. The need of the hour is to build diagnostics and treatment strategies that can facilitate healthcare providers and patients to manage diabetes and avoid complications associated with the condition. Therefore, this year’s IDF conclave in Busan, South Korea focussed on designing effective strategies and technologies to diabetes management.

The IDF 2019 offered a global platform to discuss a broad range of diabetes issues, from latest scientific advances to cutting-edge information on education, diabetes care, advocacy and awareness. Participants include physicians, scientists, nurses, educators and other healthcare professionals, as well as government representatives from various countries, policy makers, people with diabetes and patient groups, IDF members and media.