MUMBAI, 15 NOVEMBER, 2019 (GPN) : P.D Hinduja Hospital & MRC on the occasion of “World Diabetes day” hosted free diabetes screening camps at Carter Road and Churchgate Station on November 13th & 14th, 2019 respectively. Aligning with WHO’s theme this year of ‘The family and diabetes’ the hospital collaborated with the Western Railways to work towards a combined mission of creating awareness on screening of diabetes among the people. The comprehensive health screening camp included Random Blood Sugar (RBS) tests to check glucose levels of participants along with height, weight, blood pressure check, bone marrow density, body composition analysis and HBa1c test only for already diabetic people. The camp was inaugurated by Mr. V.K Tripati, AGM, Western Railways and total 550 beneficiaries were checked. 45 were found to have blood sugar in the higher range were counselled by a dietician.  Treatment was referred to as per the requirement. The hospital also conducted a free diabetes camp for general public at carter road in Bandra.

Mr. Joy Chakraborty, COO, P.D Hinduja Hospital & MRC expressed, “India is known to be the diabetes capital. However, the disease can be controlled and managed with early detection and right treatment, or else it can lead to multiple organ failure. The purpose of hosting this screening camp at these locations is to spread awareness amongst the local commuters who are unaware about the significance of timely screening. Through this initiative, our key focus is to make healthcare accessible to every individual and try our best to create awareness around monitoring the disease. We are thankful to the Western Railway Association for supporting us in this activity”.

Dr. Phulrenu Chauhan, Endocrinology and Diabetic Consultant & Section Co-ordinator Department of Endocrinology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC said, “Earlier diabetes was known to be the disease of the elderly, however, it is now a commonly found lifestyle disease amongst youth. We urge the individuals to do their bit by following a healthy lifestyle and getting themselves checked at least once a year. If diabetes is not controlled well, it could lead to complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye disease. Therefore, it is extremely important to make a shift and work towards prevention, rather than cure. Organizing awareness camps works as an eye-opener and motivates individuals to stay fit”.

Diabetes is a medical condition caused by an increase in blood sugar levels. It is characterized into type 1 and types 2 depending on the pathology. It could either be due to modifiable (central obesity, diet, sedentary lifestyle) or non-modifiable (hereditary) causes. A good rule of thumb would be to keep a track of on sugars and visit the doctor regularly to ensure that no complications occur in the future. With this initiative, Hinduja aims to impart the art of leading a healthy lifestyle to prevent diabetes and encourage every citizen to take ownership of their health. ENDS

About P. D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC

P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Center, which started off as a clinic in 1951, is today ranked as one of the leading Multi-Specialty tertiary care hospital in the country. For over six decades, this institute has worked to ensure that world-class healthcare delivery is provided to all. The hospital has always been an early adopter of technology in delivery of care; being amongst the first few hospitals in the country to have the first fully integrated robotics system – the da Vinci Xi Robot, the most advanced technology in gamma knife surgery, the Leksell Gamma Knife Perfexion, Digital Broadband MRI with ambient themes, True Beam Linear Accelerator and more. The hospital has on-board some of the best nationally and internationally recognized doctors and were the pioneers in its space to launch Care@Home and Short Stay Service. The hospital is accredited and certified by NABH, CAP, ISO and continues to partner with leading international institutes to establish centres of excellence for research. For its contribution to quality healthcare delivery, the hospital has also been bestowed with Best Multi-Specialty Hospital awards by different industry bodies. In line with one of its guiding principles “Work to Give”, the hospital runs the Serve with Passion rural health programme under which free healthcare services are provided to people in the tribal areas of Maharashtra.