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Novo Nordisk India signs Kapil Dev as brand ambassador

The legend of Indian cricket has himself managed diabetes for these past years and won against it.

Novo Nordisk India has appointed the former Indian cricketer, Kapil Dev, as their brand ambassador, in order to take their diabetes awareness program to a next level. 

The press release, which announced Kapil Dev as the brand ambassador stated, “This partnership aims to create awareness about better diabetes management and early insulin adoption”.

India currently stands as the capital of diabetes, the figures stated that by 2045 nearly 134.3 million people will be affected by diabetes. While most of the people have failed to realize that they have been suffering from this condition, with the youngsters also joining in the list other than the adults. Following this issue, the company wants to create awareness about diabetes and has joined hands with Kapil Dev for the same reason.

The legend of Indian cricket has himself managed diabetes for these past years and won against it with proper treatment and therapy.

Speaking on the occasion, Kapil Dev, said: “For people with diabetes to lead a healthy and active life is possible, all it needs is awareness and early action, early initiation of the right modern medicines and simple lifestyle modifications. I am delighted to partner with Novo Nordisk who are the leaders in diabetes care and have not only provided innovative solutions for diabetes care but also focuses on educating people about how to manage it effectively. I strongly believe that this partnership will help us share the right medical knowledge and provide better access to care for those who need it.’

Adding to it, Vikrant Shrotriya, corporate vice president and managing director, Novo Nordisk India, said, “At Novo Nordisk, our efforts have been focused on raising awareness about diabetes and its impact on the lives of people affected by it, their families, society and eventually the country at large. This partnership with the cricket icon and inspiration, Kapil Dev, is a step towards increasing awareness on effectively managing diabetes.”

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