In addition to treatment for diabetes, the institute will address associated treatments including diabetic retinopathy, footcare, neurological and cardiac management
Dr Shantaram, Vice Chancellor of Dr MGR Medical University inaugurated the Diabetes Institute at Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram
Srinivasan K Swamy, President of the hospital delivered the welcome address where he highlighted the facilities available at the hospital to prevent diabetes and provide complete care. In addition to treatment for diabetes, the institute will address associated treatments including diabetic retinopathy, footcare, neurological and cardiac management. To further aid in the prevention of disease progression, the institute will also provide diabetic education and dietician inputs.
Dr Shantaram spoke about non-communicable disease like diabetes increasing at an alarming rate which affects people during most productive years of their lives. He stressed on the need to screen and treat diabetes adequately as the “Tsunami of diabetes” was affecting the health of the people and the health of the nation. The Vice Chancellor praised the services and facilities provided at Hindu Mission Hospital for the treatment of rural and urban populace.
EH News Bureau