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See how Blue Circle is making headlines across India
The Times of India
No More Affordable Sugar Monitor as Pharma Co Pulls Back Product
A detailed report on the discontinuation of the Abbott FreeStyle Libre Pro, one of the most affordable CGMs in India. The Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation shares the impact on people with Type 1 diabetes who rely on these devices for safer, pain-free glucose monitoring.
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The Bridge Chronicle
Skyrocketing Prices of Insulin and Medicines Making Diabetes Management Unaffordable
Based on a study by Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation, the article highlights that 8.5% of Maharashtra’s population is affected by diabetes, and rising costs are making it harder for patients to manage their condition effectively.
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Sakal (Marathi)
Rising Cost of Diabetes Treatment Pushing Families into Poverty
A regional report citing insights from Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation on how increasing prices of diabetes medications and care are disproportionately affecting families in Maharashtra, especially those from low-income backgrounds.
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The Times of India
Royalty, Actors & Advocates Unite in Blue Circle’s Inspirational Diabetes Calendar
The Indian Express features the launch of Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation’s 5th annual charity calendar, showcasing 12 diverse individuals living with diabetes — including royalty Padmaja Kumari Parmar, actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, and BCDF founder Nupur Lalvani. The calendar, unveiled for World Diabetes Day, is a powerful visual campaign to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and show that diabetes does not limit one’s dreams.
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