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New Delhi [India], July 5: BeatO, India's leading diabetes solutions platform, has partnered with renowned general insurance platform, Policy Guarantee, to provide comprehensive support for diabetes prevention and management. diabetes in India. This strategic collaboration aims to improve health promotion and awareness, particularly focusing on tier 2 and 3 cities, where access to healthcare resources and insurance coverage often remains limited. Both organizations plan to take diabetes care to the last mile in India.

An important step for diabetes prevention and controlAccording to the 10th edition of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Atlas (2021), India has 74.2 million people with diabetes between the ages of 20 and 79. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to improve diabetes care and management across the country. The collaboration between BeatO and Policy Guarantee is set to play a crucial role in addressing this epidemic.

The partnership aligns with the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the National Health Mission (NHM). The NHM focuses on health promotion, awareness generation, early diagnosis, management and referral for appropriate treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes. This collaboration also supports the government's vision of a 'Healthy India' and 'Insured Bharat', contributing to the goal of extending health insurance coverage to all Indians by 2047.

Comprehensive diabetes care for allAn initiative for the prevention, control and screening of diabetes will be implemented at the national level as part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care. This initiative, aimed at people over 30 years of age, integrates screening for common non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, into the service delivery framework.

Under this partnership, BeatO and Policy Guarantee aim to provide quality diabetes care solutions including affordable medicines, quality doctors and health advisors to customers. High-quality USB-connected glucometers will be provided for constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, allowing users to maintain medical records and make informed decisions about their health.

Leadership Voices"We are excited to collaborate with Policy Guarantee on this important effort to improve diabetes education and care in India," said BeatO co-founder Gautam Chopra. "By focusing on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, we aim to make a significant difference in the lives of people affected by diabetes and support the broader goal of having health insurance for all."

Pankaj Vashistha, CEO and co-founder of Policy Guarantee, echoed this sentiment: "This partnership reflects our commitment to promoting health and well-being in India. By combining our expertise and resources, we can create impactful programs to benefit millions of and support the government's vision of a healthy and secure nation.

About BeatOFounded by Gautam Chopra and Yash Sehgal in 2015, BeatO aims to positively impact the lives of over 1 crore Indians living with diabetes by 2026. Today, BeatO has become the go-to diabetes solutions platform leader in India and serves more than 25 Lakh users.

BeatO's ecosystem includes its innovative app that works with smart glucometers to provide personalized care information and 24/7 access to an experienced team of medical experts - top diabetologists, health coaches and nutritionists. BeatO's clinically proven approach has been published in several global journals, including the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and demonstrates best-in-class health outcomes, with an average reduction in HbA1c (3-month average sugar levels) by 2.16 percent in just 3 months of enrollment in BeatO's Diabetes Care Programs.

About Policy GuaranteePolicy Guarantee is a trusted name in the insurance sector, dedicated to providing comprehensive insurance solutions to individuals and businesses across India. Policy Guarantee focuses on promoting health and well-being through innovative insurance products and strategic partnerships. Policy Guarantee has taken the insurance business to a new dimension, paving the way towards a BHAVI BHARAT, where not only everyone is insured but also boosts self-employment in the insurance business by harnessing the demographic dividend of greater India .

Looking to the future

This partnership between BeatO and Policy Guarantee marks an important step in addressing the diabetes epidemic in India. By focusing on the most vulnerable populations in Tier 2 and 3 cities, it aims to close the gaps in diabetes care and health insurance accessibility, fostering a healthier and more insured India.