Long-Term Diabetes Survivors and Type 1 Diabetes Students Honoured Ahead of World Diabetes Day
Chennai: Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), in association with the Hinduja Foundation, honoured individuals who have lived with Type 2 diabetes for over 50 years and students with Type 1 diabetes who have excelled academically.
The awards ceremony was held on November 5 at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Gopalapuram, ahead of World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14.
Two categories of awards were presented: the Dr. V. Mohan Diabetes Golden Jubilee Medal for Conquering Diabetes Awards, recognising individuals who have managed Type 2 diabetes for five decades or longer, and the Hinduja Foundation T1D Academic Excellence Awards, recognising students with Type 1 diabetes for their academic achievements.
The awards were presented by Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of DMDSC and MDRF; Dr. Ashish Mendhi, Programme Director of the Hinduja Foundation; Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director of DMDSC and President of MDRF; and Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan, Vice Chairman of DMDSC.
Dr. Ashish Mendhi delivered the chief guest address, highlighting the importance of supporting children and young people living with Type 1 diabetes in their education and personal development.
Dr. V. Mohan said the experiences of people who have managed diabetes for more than five decades underline the importance of appropriate treatment, regular monitoring and consistent care.
The initiative aimed to recognise long-term diabetes managem
