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NEW AND UNIQUE CLUSTERS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES IDENTIFIED IN INDIANS
A recent study entitled ‘Novel subgroups of type 2 diabetes and their association with microvascular outcomes in an Asian Indian population: a data-driven cluster analysis – The INSPIRED STUDY, was published online in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care on August 18, 2020. This project, called as the INSPIRED study is a collaborative project between…
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Staying active all through life by Mr. Hari Baskaran
The average age of the people we treat for diabetes is usually above 50. Though increasingly we are getting younger patients nowadays, I find people getting into a sedentary behaviour on the pretext of “ageing.” Yes, ageing does cause your metabolism and your repair mechanism to slow down but on the contrary , being active…
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LARGE SCALE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS IN DIABETES
DR. SANDEEP BHALLA, DIRECTOR, TRAINING – PHFI, PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA (PHFI), NEW DELHI & DR. V. MOHAN, PRINCIPAL, DR. MOHAN’S DIABETES EDUCATION ACADEMY (DMDEA), CHENNAI During the last 10 years, Dr.Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy (DMDEA) has been collaborating with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to conduct various certificate courses related to…
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Acceptability and Utilization of Newer Technologies and Effects on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Lessons Learnt from Lockdown
Restriction of travel due to the COVID-19 lockdown has created a need for consultation of people with chronic conditions such as diabetes through telemedicine facilities, which have emerged as an efficient and practical alternative to in-person consultations. During the lockdown, telemedicine facilities at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of the largest tertiary care centers…
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Breastfeeding: A No-Cost Investment with Recurring Health Benefits
Dr. M. Balasubramanyam, Dean of Research Studies & Senior Scientist at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, India. How many of us know we observe World Breastfeeding Week(WBW) during August 1st to 7th, every year? World Breastfeeding Week is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action(WABA), a global network of individuals and organizations…
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Dr.V. Mohan awarded the Prestigious Prof.K.P. Bhargava Memorial Medal of Indian National Science Academy
Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and President and Director of Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai has been awarded the prestigious Professor KP Bhargava Memorial Medal by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for the year 2020. The award was announced during the general body meeting of INSA…
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Foot Complications of Diabetes
Diabetes can damage a whole range of body tissues and organs leading to increased morbidity…
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EXERCISE & DIET
WHY IS EXERCISE & DIET MONITORING SO IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES? Diabetes is a chronic disorder that requires lifelong management. Lifestyle modifications/changes are the foundation of diabetes management. These include healthy diet and regular exercise. Exercise Exercise is one of the cornerstones for the management of diabetes. Along with diet and antidiabetic medications, exercise…
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Does Obesity Always Mean T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes mellitus)?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, also known as T2DM is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by high levels of blood sugar, due to the body’s inability to produce insulin (insulin deficiency) and that of the peripheral organs to respond appropriately to insulin (peripheral insulin resistance). Apart from being called a disease of “impaired glucose metabolism”, it is also…
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VITAMIN D SIMPLIFIED
DR.V. MOHAN, Chairman & Chief Diabetologist Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, India Vitamin D, also known as the ‘Sunshine vitamin’ is one of the very important vitamins for human health. It is a fat soluble vitamin and its main function is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vit D is considered…