India, May 21 -- A 62-year-old woman battling diabetes and hypertension for nearly 15 to 16 years survived a life-threatening medical emergency after receiving timely treatment under the Punjab government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, doctors said on Thursday.

Bhur Kaur was admitted to Kashmiri Heart Care Centre in Sunam, Sangrur, after her blood sugar suddenly rose to 550 mg/dL, leaving her unconscious and in critical condition.

According to family members, Bhur Kaur had been living with diabetes and hypertension for over a decade and a half. Her condition was being managed through medicines, routine check-ups and precautions.

However, her health suddenly deteriorated and she collapsed.

Her daughter-in-law Paramjeet recalled the panic ...