Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre takes pledge to keep patients at Centre of Diabetes Care

National, November  2022 : A survey report on the next gen Diabetes care was released by Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre on the occasion of Diabetes Day followed by an interactive session by experts in the field of Diabetes care and research consisting of Dr. V. Mohan – Chairman and Chief Diabetologist – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Day, Dr. R.M Anjana – Managing Director and Consultant – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre and Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan – Vice-Chairman – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre. The comprehensive in-depth Pan India survey on ‘What are the five most important things you think are important for your diabetes care’ having 1800 patients across India was conducted. The survey showed that ≃ 50% of people thought that diet control was the single most important factor in diabetes care followed by exercise, regular checkups, a good healthcare team & stress reduction. Listening to the patients’ views helps providers to customize care according to patient needs. 

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. V. Mohan – Chairman – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre said “This is the first time that a conscious effort is being taken to hear the voice of people with diabetes, in the management of diabetes. We have really found encouraging results and learnings with regards to what patients prefer and need when it comes to regular and periodic treatment of Diabetes care and management.” 

Dr. R.M Anjana – Managing Director and Consultant – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre added “Treatment protocols vary as we need to cater to various types of complications, history and parameters before recommending the best treatment for our patients. Patients across age groups certainly need all kind of guidance, support and mentoring when it comes to lifestyle modifications, diet follow-ups and other life-changing decisions especially when it is connected with their overall health. “ 

Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan – Vice Chairman – Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre said “Various interesting and engaging activities like Doctor Talks, interactive patient education, healthy recipe demo, villupattu, yoga workshops, cycle rally events, walkathons, quiz activities and mega camps were also conducted in the last 2 weeks to engage, empower and educate the public on Diabetes Day.”      

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