Study attempts to find out how India made expensive diabetes medicines affordable
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Pharmaceutical model for chronic disease management: a GS2 Social Justice and healthcare accessibility case study.
Why in news
A study led by V. Mohan, chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, examined India's model for making expensive diabetes medicines affordable for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Background
The study, published in 'Diabetes Care' on September 19, 2026, highlights that 80% of the 589 million adults with diabetes globally reside in LMICs. It focuses on making modern therapies like GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2i, and analogue insulins accessible.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TGLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2i are identified as modern therapies for diabetes.
- Fact80% of the 589 million adults with diabetes globally reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- PostV. Mohan is the chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Chennai.
Prelims practice question
What percentage of the 589 million adults with diabetes globally reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)?
- (a)90%
- (b)75%
- (c)80%
- (d)60%
Show answer
Answer: (c) 80% — The study highlights that 80% of the 589 million adults with diabetes globally reside in LMICs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India's pharmaceutical model for affordable healthcare can serve as a blueprint for low- and middle-income countries to manage chronic diseases.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cost-accessibility trade-off: Balancing the high R&D costs of modern therapies like GLP-1 agonists with the need for affordable generic alternatives.
- LMIC healthcare burden: Addressing the financial constraints of lifelong care for 80% of the global diabetic population.
Keywords: Affordability · Pharmaceutical Model · LMICs · Chronic Disease Management · Healthcare Accessibility
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