Health experts are more worried about diabetes than before because the onset of the disease has migrated to younger individuals these days. This silent epidemic is bringing quality life to a halt for many individuals at a young age. What is more concerning is that though a lot is being discussed around diabetes, still there are many aspects of the treatment and management of this metabolic disease that needs to be addressed. Despite technical advancements and dissemination of information, unawareness still remains a major obstacle in identifying, managing and treating diabetes.
TOI Medithon, the third one of its kind, scheduled to be held on November 14, 10 am onwards aims to address the growing menace around diabetes. It will comprise several sessions where doctors will join to discuss various topics on diabetes.
Those interested to learn more about diabetes can join the sessions online here.
Given below are the details of the sessions that will be held in the upcoming medithon.
Watch TOI Medithon-3 here
First session: Diabetes & Obesity
Diabetes and obesity are closely linked, with obesity being a significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Excess body fat, especially around the abdomen, can lead to insulin resistance, where the body’s cells don’t respond well to insulin. This increases blood sugar levels, leading to diabetes over time. Obesity also promotes inflammation and hormonal changes that further disrupt glucose regulation.
The session will be addressed by the following doctors:
- Dr. Shashank Joshi, MD, DM, FACP, FACE, FRCP Consultant Endocrinologist- Lilavati Hospitals, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Joshi Clinic Mumbai, India
- Dr. P K Jabbar, MD, DM, DNB, FRCP Prof. and head, Department of Endocrinology. Director and CEO of Indian institute of Diabetes, Trivandrum
Second session: Live Well with Diabetes: Getting to know about Diabetes
The second session will be about the basics of diabetes and eminent guests will touch upon key information and facts about the metabolic disease.
The second session will have the following doctors in attendance:
- Prof.(Dr). HB Chandalia, MD, FACP Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai; Director, Diabetes Endocrine Nutrition Management and Research Centre (DENMARC), Mumbai
- Dr. Shailaja Kale, MD, FRCP (London) , FACE, FACP Dir. SKDC Diabetes & Speciality Clinics. Dir. Orange Diabetes Medical Foundation & Research Centre, Pune.
- Dr. Mangesh Tiwaskar, MD, FRCP(Lon./Ire./Glas./Edin.), FACP, FICP, FGSI Diploma in Adv. Diabetology (Denmark), Consultant Physician & Diabetologist, Shilpa Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
Third session: Diabetes: Risk factors and complications
The second session will have health experts who will discuss the various risk factors of diabetes or the habits or conditions that can influence the onset of diabetes in an individual. Doctors will also talk about the complications associated with untreated diabetes, an area that is serious and needs medical intervention in many cases.
The third session will have the following doctors in attendance:
- Dr. Sushil Gupta, Director, Department of Endocrinology, Max hospital, Lucknow
- Dr Altamash Shaikh, DNB (Med), DNB (Endo), MNAMS (Endo), Consultant Endocrinologist, Diabetologist & Metabolic Superspecialist, Director AMS NEOLIFE Super Speciality Clinic, Saifee, Masina, Criti Care Asia (CCA) Hospitals
- Dr Jay Chordia, MD, DM (Endo), Consultant Endocrinologist, Paras JK Hospital & Dr Jay’s Diabetes & Hormone Care Center, Udaipur
Fourth session: Live well with Diabetes: Prevention, Management and Reversal
For some individuals, diabetes can be reversed or controlled through sustained weight loss, improved diet, and exercise. Regular check-ups and working closely with healthcare professionals are key to keeping diabetes under control and living a healthy, fulfilling life.
The fourth session will have the following guests in attendance:
- Dr. Vipin Talwar, MD, DM (Endo), DNB, FACE, Director & Sr. Consultant – Endocrinology and Diabetes at Golden Hospital, Jalandhar
- Dr Anish Ahamed KM, MD, DNB (Endo), FRCP, Consultant Senior Endocrinologist & Managing director, Endodiab Speciality Center Perinthalmanna, Kerala
- Dr. Rakesh Bobba, MD, DM (Endo), Consultant Endocrinologist at Aster Ramesh Hospitals, Vijayawada
‘Living well with diabetes’ is not just a campaign, it’s a mission and a hope for all those individuals who strive to maintain a quality life battling this serious metabolic disease.
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