How can we combat the diabetes epidemic? Insights from the TOI Medithon Part-5

Diabetes is a growing health challenge worldwide, affecting millions of lives. The TOI Medithon part-5 will be dedicated to promoting health and fitness including expert talks on diabetes care, nutrition and fitness.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Medithon on Live Well With Diabetes, going live on January 8, 11 am.

Whether you are a health enthusiast, a caregiver, or someone living with diabetes, this medithon offers something for everyone. By participating, you will not only take steps toward a healthier you but also contribute to raising awareness about diabetes. Together, we can inspire change and build a healthier, more informed community.

The medithon will be held in four sessions and given below are the details of each session.

First session: Diabetes - Risk factors and complicationsIn the first session, eminent speakers will highlight the risk factors of diabetes and how to tackle them to prevent complications associated with the disease.

The following experts will speak on the subject:

• Dr. Rana Bhattacharjee,MD, MRCP, DM (Endocrinology) FICP FRCP FACE, Associate Professor, Dept. of Endocrinology, Medical College, Kolkata
• Dr. Prem Narayan, MD, DM (Endocrinology) Consultant & HOD Dept of Endocrinology & Diabetology Medical Director Ahalia Diabetes Hospital, Palakkad
• Dr. Johnn Varghese, DNB Medicine, DM (Endocrinology), SCE in Endocrinology and Diabetes (MRCP UK) Consultant Endocrinologist, Holy family hospital Bandra, Seven hills Hospital, Marol & Suchak Hospital, Malad, Mumbai

Second session: Live Well with Diabetes : Getting to know about DiabetesLiving well with diabetes begins with understanding it. Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar levels, but with proper knowledge, it’s manageable. In the second session, the following experts will discuss how to live well with diabetes:

• Dr. Bharat Sharma, MD, DM (Endocrinology) Sharma Diabetes, thyroid and hormone clinic, Surat
• Dr. Krishna Mori, MD, DM (Endocrinology), MORI Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre, Rajkot
• Dr. Vishnu Radhakrishnan, MBBS, MD, DNB, DM AIIMS (Endocrinology & Metabolism), MRCP UK SCE (Endocrinology) Consultant Endocrinologist (Adult & Pediatric) & Diabetologist KIMS ALSHIFA Super Speciality Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Kerala

Third session: Live well with Diabetes - Prevention, management and reversalLiving well with diabetes involves a proactive approach. Prevent diabetes by maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and eating balanced meals. Watch TOI Medithon Part-5 as experts explain how to manage diabetes effectively with regular monitoring, medication, and lifestyle changes.

• Dr. Kunal Thakkar, Consultant Endocrinologist, Endocare Clinic Bhuj & Sterling Ramkrishna Speciality Hospital, Gandhidham
• Dr. Kaushik Biswas, MD, DM (Endocrinology) Senior Consultant of Medica Super Specialty Hospital, Kolkata Founder and In charge of Diabetic foot clinic, MEDICA Senior Consultant, IOCL, Haldia
• Dr. Alka Bishnoi, MD, DrNB (Endocrinology) Consultant Endocrinologist, Department of Endocrinology, Sarvesh Health City, Hisar, Haryana

Fourth session: Diabetes and obesityObesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes, as excess body fat, especially around the abdomen, increases insulin resistance. This condition forces the pancreas to work harder, often leading to diabetes. The following experts will explain the mechanism behind obesity and its impact on diabetes and how to manage it.

• Dr. Ananthraman R, MD MEDICINE (JIPMER), DM Endocrinology (PGIMER) Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, Bengaluru
• Dr. Jayprakash P, MD, DM (Endocrinology) Consultant endocrinologist, Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi
• Dr. Satyam Chakraborty, MD, DM (Endocrinology), Consultant endocrinologist, Fortis Group of Hospitals, Kolkata

Watch the TOI Medithon Part-5 here