Lifespan

What Lifespan does

Lifespan Diabetes Clinics is an Indian specialty healthcare chain that operates an integrated diabetes care platform through physical clinic locations in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi. Founded in 2012 by the late Ashok Jain — himself a diabetic for 25 years — and now continued under the stewardship of Mr Jayaseelan of the Delvin Group, the company serves diagnosed diabetic patients, pre-diabetics, and at-risk individuals (including overweight, hypertensive, and sedentary population segments). The core proprietary technology is the R.I.S.C. (Report on Insulin Sensitivity and Control) Test, a non-invasive 20-minute screening that evaluates 30 cardio-metabolic indicators (insulin resistance, autonomic nervous system function, sudomotor response for neuropathy, cardiovascular health) without blood draw, claimed to be introduced for the first time in India by Lifespan. Around this diagnostic anchor, Lifespan bundles HbA1c testing, 30-minute diabetologist consultations, personalised dietitian-led plans, home sample collection, and home delivery of GMP-certified medicines into annual and multi-year subscription plans (e.g., RISC Smart Plan, Consultation Plan + RISC), supplemented by add-on verticals such as IV Vitamin Therapy and Obesity/Weight Management. Distribution combines multi-location physical clinics with the "Diabetes Clinic on Wheels" mobile clinic service in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, plus phone/email/video patient support. The company self-reports having reached more than 100,000 patients and positions itself as India's First and Largest Chain of Diabetes Clinics. Revenue mechanics rest on patient consultations, diagnostic test fees, and recurring annual subscription packages; the only disclosed capital event is a 2013 media-for-equity round from Brand Capital, and headcount stands at 251-500.

Name

Lifespan

Legal name

Lifespan Diabetes Clinics

Website

https://lifespanindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lifespan operates India's first and largest chain of dedicated diabetes clinics across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, offering diagnostics (including its proprietary R.I.S.C. test), diabetologist consultations, personalised diet plans, home sample collection, and medicine delivery to diabetic, pre-diabetic, and at-risk patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Diabetes Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Diabetes (General) (HLAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD), Diabetes & Blood Sugar Nutrition Coaching (HSADAFAF)

Keywords

• Diabetes management
• Specialized diabetes clinics
• Diabetes diagnostic testing
• Cardio-metabolic screening
• Diabetes care plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consultation Services: Revenue from consultations with diabetologists providing 30-minute dedicated consultations with expert doctors.
2. Diagnostic Testing: Revenue from specialized tests including RISC test, HbA1c, blood tests, ECG, and comprehensive health panels.
3. Diabetes Management Plans: Customized annual care packages offering bundled consultations, tests, and medicines with significant cost savings to ensure treatment adherence.
4. Medicine Delivery: Home delivery of quality medicines from GMP certified manufacturers included in care plans.
5. RISC Smart Plan: 4-month plan including RISC-Full screening, unlimited consultations, foot test, RISC test, lab panel (CBC, FBS, Lipid profile, Creatinine, PPBS), RBS tests, ECG, and IGHA tests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lifespan operates India's first and largest chain of diabetes clinics, providing end-to-end diabetes care under one roof. Core services include specialist diabetologist consultations, proprietary R.I.S.C cardio-metabolic screening, HbA1c and other diagnostic tests, personalized diet plans, weight management programs, IV vitamin therapy, home sample collection, medicine delivery, and an annual Diabetes Management Plan bundled offering. A mobile Diabetes Clinic on Wheels brings care to patients' doorsteps.

Product overview

Lifespan Diabetes Clinics is India's First and Largest Chain of Diabetes Clinics offering a comprehensive, integrated diabetes care platform. The core offering centers on the proprietary R.I.S.C. Test (Report on Insulin Sensitivity and Control Test) - a unique diagnostic that screens 30 vital cardio-metabolic health indicators. This is supported by Diabetes Management Plans providing annual care packages with unlimited consultations, diagnostic tests, and medication access. Additional modules include IV Therapy for wellness, Obesity and Weight Management, and the Diabetes Clinic on Wheels mobile service. The ecosystem includes specialized diagnostic tests (HbA1c), home sample collection, personalized diet planning, medicine delivery, and multi-channel patient support (phone, email, video-conferencing). The portfolio operates as a unified platform where the RISC diagnostic anchors personalized treatment planning, supported by the various service modules that address different aspects of chronic diabetes care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R.I.S.C™ Test: Report on Insulin Sensitivity and Control Test - a comprehensive test that investigates 30 vital cardio-metabolic health indicators, introduced for the first time in India by Lifespan.
• Diabetes Clinic on Wheels

Products and services

• R.I.S.C Test (Report on Insulin Sensitivity and Control Test) Proprietary non-invasive diagnostic that screens 30 cardio-metabolic health indicators including insulin resistance, glucose tolerance, autonomic nervous system function, sudomotor testing for neuropathy, and cardiovascular health; takes 20 minutes with no blood samples required. Available to diabetic, pre-diabetic and at-risk patients.
• Diabetes Management Plans Customized annual care packages offering bundled consultations, diagnostic tests, and free medicine access from GMP-certified manufacturers, designed to drive treatment adherence and cost savings for diabetic patients.
• Specialized Diagnostic Tests Advanced diagnostic testing services guided by an expert diabetologist research panel, providing updated treatment-relevant diagnostics for diabetes and related conditions.
• Diabetes Clinic on Wheels Mobile clinic service bringing fully equipped diabetes care to patients' doorsteps across Mumbai and Delhi NCR, providing convenient, accessible, and personalized care.
• Obesity and Weight Management Program Comprehensive weight management program with expert professional guidance designed to help patients achieve weight loss with reduced struggle.
• IV Vitamin Therapy Vitamin IV infusion therapy service providing enhanced energy, better sleep quality, and improved immunity through nutrient infusions.
• HbA1c Test Advanced blood test measuring 3-month average blood sugar levels for long-term diabetes monitoring and management.
• Home Sample Collection Phlebotomist visits patient's home to collect blood and urine samples at patient comfort, eliminating the need for clinic visits for basic diagnostics.
• Dedicated Diabetologist Consultation 30-minute dedicated consultation sessions with qualified diabetologists for personalized diabetes assessment and treatment planning.
• Personalised Diet Plan Customized diet plans tailored to patient lifestyle, created by trained dietitians to support diabetes management and overall health.
• Medicine Home Delivery Home delivery of quality medicines from GMP-certified manufacturers, ensuring patients have continuous access to required medications, included in care plans.
• Remote Patient Support Clinic-wise patient support through phone, email, and video-conferencing with doctors for ongoing care coordination and medical guidance.
• Whole Body Checkup Comprehensive 70-parameter health checkup including CBC, ESR, Liver function, Kidney function, Thyroid, Urine/R, Urine ACR, FBS, PPBS, Lipid Profile, and HbA1c for INR 2,650.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ diabetics reached through network of clinics
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Fitterfly: India-based digital therapeutics company with diabetes management programs combining app-based tracking, dietitian coaching, and clinician oversight. Comparable to Lifespan for the chronic-management and coaching layer of diabetes care, but without physical clinics.
• Twin Health: AI-driven diabetes reversal platform using whole-body digital twin technology. Comparable to Lifespan in targeting Type 2 diabetic patients with personalized continuous care, though operating primarily outside India with a tech-first delivery model.
• Wellthy Therapeutics: India-based digital therapeutic platform focused on diabetes and cardiovascular disease self-management. Overlaps with Lifespan's chronic-care coaching and remote-monitoring value proposition, but operating digitally without clinic infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic Diabetes: Global leader in insulin pumps, CGM devices, and diabetes management services. Comparable to Lifespan for the chronic monitoring and therapy adherence layer of diabetes care, with much broader device-and-data infrastructure.
• HealthifyMe: India's leading health and wellness app combining AI nutrition tracking with dietitian/coach subscriptions. Comparable to Lifespan for the diabetes-adjacent nutrition coaching and weight management modules, though addressing a much broader wellness audience.
• VLCC: Large Indian wellness and weight-management chain with owned clinics and slimming centres. Overlaps with Lifespan's weight-management and diet-planning offerings, though VLCC is positioned as a broader wellness/beauty chain rather than specialist diabetes care.

Direct peers

• BeatO: India-based digital diabetes care platform offering glucometer devices, app-based coaching, and diabetologist consultations. Comparable to Lifespan in serving Indian diabetic patients with bundled diagnostics, monitoring, and specialist access, but via a digital-first delivery model.
• Apollo Sugar Clinics: Apollo Hospital Group's dedicated chain of diabetes clinics operating across multiple Indian cities. Directly comparable to Lifespan as both operate brick-and-mortar, specialist diabetes clinic chains in India offering consultations, diagnostics, and ongoing management.
• Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre: One of India's oldest and largest chains of diabetes specialty centres (founded by Dr. V. Mohan). Direct peer to Lifespan given shared focus on outpatient, specialist-driven diabetes care, integrated diagnostics, and chronic disease management across multiple Indian cities.

Others

• Practo: India's largest doctor-discovery and teleconsultation platform. Adjacent peer to Lifespan as an enabler of online specialist consultations, home sample collection, and chronic-care appointment booking — overlapping services but acting as an aggregator rather than a clinic chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LifespanIndia
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifespandiabetesclinics
• Xx.com/lifespanindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/Lifespanindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/life-span-india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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