With around 11 per cent of people of the country suffering from diabetes now, the Diabetes and Endocare Clinic here run by endocrinologist Dr Sunil Kumar Kota is making all efforts to contribute to make India diabetes care capital of the world.
As a part of its efforts, the clinic organised a unique interactive question-and-answer session with audience titled “Madhumeha Panchayat”, the first of its kind, here on Thursday.
Dr Sruti Jammula gave the introductory note followed by a meeting presided over by Dr Kota. MLA Dr Ramesh Ch Chyaupatnaik, Brahmapur University Dr Rajendra Prasad Das, BeMC Commissioner Chakravarti Singh Rathore, BDA Chairrman Subash Chandra Maharana, and Prof PC Sahu graced as guests.
Chyaupatnaik laid emphasis on increasing awareness of general public on diabetes. Dr RP Das said lifestyle modification is of paramount importance while dealing with diabetes. Rathore congratulated Dr Kota for this noble initiative and lauded his efforts in educating masses regarding the disease.
An interactive question and answer session was moderated by Dr Kota. Among the experts, Prof PC Sahu, Prof Saroj Panda, Prof B Nageswar Rao Subudhi, Dr PC Patra, Dr J Bharatudu, Dr Uma Shankar Mishra, Dr Ganeswar Sethy, Dr Uma Prasad Padhy answered several queries for over two hours, raised by the audience. Majority questions were about dietary changes, exercise, treatment, complications, usage of drugs and their side effects. Insulin generated a lot of interest among the audience.
Special emphasis was laid upon prevention of diabetes; diabetes in children and pregnant ladies; clarification of misconceptions and myths being rumoured in social media. About 350 people from several walks of life participated in the event.