“POC diagnostic devices enable convenient and rapid testing of key parameters such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and HbA1c levels, facilitating early detection of heart disease and hypertension. This integration empowers healthcare providers to deliver personalized care, optimize treatment plans, and ultimately improve the cardiovascular health outcomes of diabetic patients,” adds Mehta.

Apart from spreading awareness, there is a need for appropriate and collaborative initiatives between various stakeholders including governments, NGOs, and medical device innovators and the integration of advanced technology. This will enable in bringing the entire Indian population to combat the risk of heart disease due to diabetes by reducing hypertension.