Chellaram Diabetes Institute (CDI), one of the prominent institutes in diabetes care for the first time has arranged a Diabetes summit at J W Mariott, Pune, which recently concluded. Padma Bhushan Dr K Srinath Reddy inaugurated the function on Friday. The event was attended by thousands including Doctors / PG Students / Researchers across the globe to deliberate on all aspects of Diabetes and its complications. The event had 12 faculties from well-known international medical institutes and about 60 leading national faculties who will share their expert views on the management of Diabetes in these three days.
“ In earlier times, humans used to be paid to do physical work. But these days we have to pay to do physical work i.e the gymnasium. Busy lifestyle, unhealthy diet, stress all are leading to pre diabetes condition. By taking proper care and spreading awareness we can minimise the risk of diabetes” said Dr K Srinath Reddy
Speaking at the inauguration, CEO and Chief Endocrinologist Chellaram Diabetes Hospital Dr A G Unnikrishnan said,“ Diabetes is increasing in pandemic proportions and is an increasing cause of concern for scientists and healthcare providers across the globe. According to International Diabetes Federation, there are more than 415 million people across the world living with Diabetes. According to recent surveys, more than 69 million in India are having diabetes at present. CDI is undertaking various programs to bring Awareness among both urban and rural population as it strongly believes that Education and Awareness are critical in the management and prevention of Diabetes.”
International speakers include Dr Sam Dagogo-Jack, well-known Endocrinologist, Researcher and Former President of the American Diabetes Association, Dr C B Sanjeevi, the Head of Diabetes-Immunology Research Group at Karolinska Institute of Sweden and the recipient of 2017 Pravasi Bharathiya Samman Award, Dr Ananda Basu & Dr Rita Basu from the famous Mayo Clinic in the U.S.A and one of the Chief Investigators working on Artificial Pancreas, Dr Anikka Janson, Head of the Section for Diabetes, Endocrinology, Metabolic Disease and Obesity and a universally acclaimed Paediatric Diabetologist and Dr Roger Mazze who is instrumental in development of Ambulatory Glucose Profile and several other well-known Physician/Researchers.
About Chellaram Diabetes Institute: - Chellaram Diabetes Institute (CDI) is a leading Diabetes & multi-speciality hospital in the Western India and is ranked No 1 in Maharashtra under Diabetes Care category by Week Magazine. Chellaram Diabetes Institute is a Not-for-Profit institute with the principal objective of creating a lasting IMPACT on Diabetes through Patient care, Education, Research, Awareness and Rural Outreach programs. CDI is well-known for its commitment to fight diabetes.
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