Hyderabad: Telangana is intensifying efforts to become a global centre for health innovation by leveraging its information technology base, life‑sciences capabilities and start‑up ecosystem, IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said on Monday.
Policy push at national diabetes conference
The minister made the remarks while inaugurating the national HOMA CME 2026 conference held at T‑Hub in Hyderabad. The event, organised on the theme ‘Beyond Numbers – Precision Phenotyping in Diabetes and Metabolic Care’, brought together clinicians, researchers and technology developers to discuss precision approaches to metabolic disorders.
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Sridhar Babu outlined the state government’s intention to build an ecosystem that connects doctors, researchers, technology firms, life‑sciences institutions and start‑ups to develop and scale healthcare solutions. He said technology could improve healthcare delivery and help address emerging public‑health challenges posed by diabetes and related metabolic conditions.
New tools for metabolic health
As part of the launch, the minister released a book titled BP: The New Paradigm, authored by Dr Muddu Surendra Nehru, and introduced Metric Explorer, a free metabolic calculator app designed to assess metabolic health parameters. The app is being positioned as a decision‑support tool to complement clinical care and public‑health screening efforts.
To test clinical applicability, the government will run a proof‑of‑concept protocol offering the free protocol to 50 selected patients from government hospitals. The initiative aims to examine the application of a precision‑based approach to metabolic care in Telangana’s public health settings.
State strategy and local impact
Mr. Sridhar Babu emphasised early identification of chronic conditions, saying changing lifestyles were driving a rising incidence of diabetes and metabolic disorders. He called for greater collaboration between medical professionals, researchers and technology companies to convert new ideas into practical healthcare solutions and strengthen the state’s capacity for health innovation.
The announcement sits within a broader state push to combine Hyderabad’s IT strengths with the growing life‑sciences and pharmaceutical clusters in Telangana, aiming to foster products and services such as digital diagnostics, telemedicine platforms and data‑driven care pathways.
- Event: HOMA CME 2026, theme ‘Beyond Numbers – Precision Phenotyping in Diabetes and Metabolic Care’
- Venue: T‑Hub, Hyderabad
- New tool: Metric Explorer (free metabolic calculator app)
- Proof‑of‑concept: Free protocol for 50 patients from government hospitals
Practical implications for clinicians and patients
Health‑care providers in the state may see new digital tools introduced into government hospital workflows as the proof‑of‑concept proceeds. The minister said the government would support innovations targeting healthcare challenges and urged stakeholders to partner with the state to strengthen public healthcare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| App name | Metric Explorer |
| Purpose | Assess metabolic health parameters |
| Cost | Free |
| Proof‑of‑concept | Protocol offered to 50 selected government hospital patients |
While the minister framed the move as part of a plan to position Telangana as a hub for health innovation, experts at the conference stressed that technology must be integrated thoughtfully into clinical pathways and validated in local populations before scale‑up. The pilot targeting government hospital patients is designed to provide early implementation data in public‑sector settings.
The initiative also highlights Hyderabad’s role as a nexus for healthcare start‑ups and established life‑sciences firms. By promoting collaborations across clinical, academic and technology sectors, the state aims to attract investment and scale home‑grown solutions for both domestic and international markets.
Telangana’s push mirrors broader national and global trends where digital tools, real‑world data and precision approaches are being tested to improve chronic‑disease management. The state government’s next steps will likely focus on evaluating pilot outcomes, addressing data governance and interoperability, and creating pathways for effective deployment in primary and tertiary care settings.
Reporter: Sridhar Reddy, Telangana Correspondent
