With the alarming rise in the number of lifestyle diseases reported at civic hospitals, all BMC-run dispensaries will have dieticians to advise patients from poor economic backgrounds. Patients will be given advice on how to control diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol.

Data compiled by BMC's health department shows that the highest number of cases reported at dispensaries are related to lifestyle diseases. After realising the gravity of the situation, the BMC initiated a plan where dieticians would be invited to the 127 civic-run dispensaries in the city.