Undoubtedly, we are living in an era of double pandemic, communicable disease COVID & non-communicable disease diabetes. Diabetes is silent most of the time and we are looking at this disease as the health tsunami of the 21st century as well as the threatening timebomb for our nation and the entire universe. The burden of diabetes in India is currently above 76 million and increasing rapidly day by day due to a lot of environmental triggering factors such as sedentary lifestyle and consumption of high-calorie unhealthy food. The sad scenario is that currently the younger generation is getting diabetes during the second and third decades of their life due to their lifestyle even though there is no family history of diabetes.
Here, we would like to highlight some facts about diabetes:
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is “Access to Diabetes Care”.
We cannot wait any longer! Medicine, technology, support and care should be made available to all people with diabetes who require it.
Considering the current burden of diabetes in our nation, to impart the right knowledge and guidance during emergency times, we at Kauvery Hospital have initiated a diabetes helpline number 88802 88802, 24x7 to help patients fight diabetes and also to aid the entire community in its fight against diabetes.
The Department of Diabetology, as an initiative to create the awareness of Diabetes has been conducting the event "Dishoom Dishoom Diabetes" for the past two years. This month the event is planned on November 14th at Kauvery Health Centre. Do call our help desk at 4000 6000 for further information.
Dr. K Baraneedharan
Senior Consultant Diabetologist
Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
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3 COMMENTS
Write a comment#1 Thomas George
What to do about the mis information posted on social media esp on cure for diabetes. Sadly many people do not visit doctors and follow these methodologies only which is highly dangerous.
Reply this comment#2 Fabian
One good thing about the pandemic is that it has widened the reach of technology even in the rural areas. Hope that it can start making a difference in access to healthcare.
Reply this comment#3 Afshaan
Informative and Excellent messages to all diabetes patients..
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