Friday, November 28, 2014

  Most Blood Glucose Level Tests Conducted: India breaks Guinness World Records record (VIDEO)

New Delhi, Delhi, India -- On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, 10508 free Blood Sugar tests were conducted at select Fortis and SRL facilities including select onsite locations, which sets the new world record for the most blood glucose level tests taken in 8 hours (multiple venues); the tests were conducted in partnership with SRL Labs, surpassing a previous Saudi Arabia Guinness World Records' record of 9,736 blood glucose tests; the free walk-in tests were organized as part of a 'NDTV Fortis Health4U' campaign, encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle choices,
according to the World Record Academy: www.worldrecordacademy.com/ .
On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, a record number of 10508 free Blood Sugar tests were conducted at select Fortis and SRL facilities including select onsite locations.   Photo: On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day, a record number of 10508 free Blood Sugar tests were conducted at select Fortis and SRL facilities including select onsite locations.
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The Guinness World Records' record for the most blood glucose tests taken in 24 hours is 8,600 and was achieved by the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (Egypt) at the Mall of Arabia in Cairo, Egypt, on 6 December 2013.

  Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the most blood glucose level tests taken in 8 hours is 8,675 and was achieved in an event organised by Benchmark Middle East and Merck Serono Middle East (both UAE), at Dubai Mall in Dubai, UAE, on 25 May 2014.


 The previous Guinness World Records for the The most blood glucose level tests in eight hours (multiple venues) was 9,736 and was achieved by Taif University's Deanship of Student Affairs in Taif, Saudi Arabia, on 13 February 2013.

    On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day on 14th November, 2014, a record number of 10508 free Blood Sugar tests were conducted at select Fortis and SRL facilities including select onsite locations.

   The tests were conducted in partnership with SRL Labs, surpassing a previous Saudi Arabia Guinness World Recods' record of 9,736 blood glucose tests, set in February 2013. The free walk-in tests were organized as part of a 'NDTV Fortis Health4U' campaign, encouraging people to make healthy lifestyle choices.

   Speaking on the occasion, Ashish Bhatia, Chief Operating Officer, Fortis Healthcare, said, "It is a matter of pride that our campaign to create awareness on prevention of diabetes is now globally recognized. We have always believed that the best care is possible by preventing illness and by shifting the emphasis from 'treatment' to 'prevention'. We will continue to work closely with various stakeholders including consumers to spread awareness on, one of the most prevalent diseases in our society."

   Dr. Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis C-DOC Hospital for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology, said, "Our goal is to make India Diabetes free. It is a matter of concern that young people in the age group of 20-40 years are increasingly suffering from Diabetes. As leaders in healthcare, specifically diabetes, it is important for us to spread awareness regarding the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, while engaging consumers and stakeholders to take proactive steps towards early detection and treatment."


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