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Coimbatore
KMCH Hospital Organises Diabetes Awareness Programme on the Occasion of World Diabetes Day!
November 13, 2026
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH), Coimbatore, organised a diabetes awareness programme at the KMCH Medical College Hospital campus on November 13 at 10.00 AM. The programme was organised with the objective of creating public awareness about the prevention of diabetes, early detection, appropriate treatment and the importance of lifestyle modifications.
*The programme was presided over by Dr. Nalla G. Palaniswami, Chairman and Managing Director, KMCH,* who addressed the gathering. He emphasised that public awareness and adherence to proper medical advice play a vital role in managing diabetes.
*Dr. Usha Sriram, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist at VHS Founder, DIWAS, participated as the Chief Guest* and delivered the special address. She highlighted the importance of a healthy diet, regular physical activity and routine medical check-ups in preventing and managing diabetes.
*This was followed by a special address by Dr. Arun N. Palaniswami, Joint Managing Director, KMCH.* He highlighted the need to continuously spread awareness about diabetes among the public and emphasised the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Vidya Rajeev Jahagirdar – Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, KMCH, delivered the welcome address.
This was followed by an interactive session between doctors and members of the public, during which medical experts directly addressed various queries and clarified doubts raised by the participants regarding diabetes.
The interactive session featured a panel of medical experts, including Dr. T.R. Sivagnanam – Consultant Diabetologist, KMCH, Professor Dr. S. Usha – HOD, General Medicine, KMCHIHSR, Dr. G. Vikraman – Consultant Nephrologist, KMCH, Dr. Sujay Nikhil – Consultant Cardiologist, KMCHIHSR, Dr. Lijo Varghese – Consultant Cardiologist, KMCHIHSR, Dr. Usha Sriram – Consultant Endocrinologist & Diabetologist, VHS, Founder – DIWAS, Dr. Durairaj Arjunan – Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, KMCH, Dr. Shankar Dhandapani – Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, KMCH and Dr. Vidya Rajeev Jahagirdar – Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, KMCH, who answered questions from the audience and provided valuable medical guidance.
The programme covered several important aspects of diabetes, including its symptoms, dietary habits, physical activity, weight management, the importance of regular blood sugar monitoring and the need for continuous medical consultation.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Shankar Dhandapani, Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, KMCH.
The programme served as an important platform to convey the awareness message to the public: “Prevent Diabetes, Detect It Early and Manage It Effectively.”
