Mangalore: Diabetes Clinic Inaugurated at A J Hospital in City

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS/SB)
 

Mangalore, Nov 13: In order to provide treatment for the mounting cases of diabetes patients in recent years, Diabetes clinic was inaugurated at Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, A J Hospital & Research Centre on Saturday November 13.

Dr Mohan Alva inaugurated the centre.

In his speech he hoped that the newly opened full-fledged diabetes clinic serve the patients reaching its goal. He appreciated the role of A J Shetty hospital in medical sector. Even though diabetes cannot be eradicated completely, awareness can be created, he added.

Dr A Subrahmanyeshwara Rao, superintendent of police, Dakshina Kannada district, who was the chief guest said that diabetes is considered to be a social problem due to its intensity, rather than disease. Change of lifestyle among Indians has also contributed for more cases of diabetes, he added.

Dr Ramesh Pai, another guest in the programme said that according to ayurveda, diabetes is a metabolic disorder which leads to a tendency toward high blood sugar. People in India were aware of diabetes since ancient days. Shushruta, father of surgery practiced medicine and identified the treatment and origin of diabetes, he added.

Dr Ganesh H K, A J medical director gave a presentation on diabetes, causes and treatment methods.

A J Shetty, chairman, A J Group of Institutions presided. Prashanth Marla welcomed the gathering and Lidwin D’Souza delivered the vote of thanks. Reema, department of human resources conducted the programme.