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  DIABETES AWARENESS AND DETECTION CAMP HELD FOR THE CORPORATE OFFICE OF DINAKARAN TAMIL DAILY ON SATURDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 2010 AT THEIR MYLAPORE CORPORATE OFFICE, CHENNAI.  
 
 
 
     
  Participants in the camp being tested by medical team from M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram.  
     
  DIABETES AWARENESS AND DETECTION CAMP HELD BY M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES IN ASSOCIATION WITH SREE SHAKDWEPIYA BRAHAMAN KALYAN TRUST AT SIVANJI JAIN BHAWAN, THIRUPALLI STREET, SOWCARPET, CHENNAI ON TUESDAY 26th JANUARY,2010.  
 
 
 
     
  Participants in the camp being tested by medical team from M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram.  
     
  1st MULTINATIONAL STUDY GROUP MEETING ON THE DIABETIC FOOT & WOUND HEALING CONDUCTED AT CENTRAL LEATHER RESEARCH INSTITUTE, ADYAR, CHENNAI FROM 12th TO 13th DECEMBER, 2009.  
 
 
 
     
  Mr. A.B.Mandal, Director, CLRI [left] lighting the traditional lamp to inaugurate the Scientific Programme. Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabets, Royapuram [right] and Dr.David G.Armstrong, Professor of Surgery & Director, Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance, University of Arizona College of Medicine, USA (centre) are seen. In the second photo, sitting from left to right Dr. Anil Bhansali, Organizing Vice Chairman, Professor and Head, Dept. of Endocrinology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr.Sharad Pendsey, Organizing Chairman, Diabetes Clinic & Research Centre, Dhantoli, Nagpur, Mr. A.B.Mandal, Director, CLRI , Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Dr. David G.Armstrong, Professor of Surgery & Director, University of Arizona College of Medicine, USA at the inaugural session of the two days scientific programme.  
     
 
 
     
  1st Multinational Study Group Faculties during their visit to M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai on the eve of the Group Meeting on the “Diabetic Foot & Wound Healing”. From Left to Right on the 1st Photo near the Footwear Department, Dr. Lawrence B. Harkless, Founding Dean, Professor, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, College of Podiatric Medicine, California, USA, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Dr. David G. Armstrong, Professor of Surgery & Director, Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) & University of Arizona College of Medicine, USA. From Left to Right on the 2nd Photo, Dr.Lawrence B.Harkless, Dr.Shigeo Kono, Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Diabetes Kyoto Medical Centre, Japan, Dr. Z.G. Abbas, Consultant Physician, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Tanzania, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Dr. David G. Armstrong, Dr. Sharad Pendsey, Director, Diabetes Clinic & Research Centre, Dhantoli, Nagpur, Dr. Jin Woo Lee, Professor, Director of Diabetic Foot Clinic, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul, South Korea are seen.  
     
  About 1st Multinational Study Group Meeting.  
     
  The aim of the study group is to build bridges between experts working in the field of the diabetic foot in different parts of the world. With this formation of a multinational study group, it would be possible to identify newer innovative techniques to diagnose and manage diabetic foot, and other conditions like off loading wound healing, treating diabetic neuropathy, arterial and foot infections and the main focus of the study is to encourage research in the field of diabetic foot, which is, at present lacking in many of the countries. USA, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, South Korea and Japan took part in the 1st Multinational Study Group Meeting and shared their experience on the management of the diabetic foot in their own countries.  
     
  DIABETIC FOOT CLINIC AT GOVT. STANLEY HOSPITAL IN MEMORY OF PROF. M. VISWANATHAN LAUNCHED ON THE WORLD DIABETES DAY ON 14th NOVEMBER, 2009.  
 
   
 
     
  Public-Private Partnership : M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai, has donated equipments for setting up a Diabetic Foot Clinic at Govt. Stanley Hospital, Chennai on the World Diabetes Day on 14th November, 2009. Photo (Left) Thiru V.K.Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Health Govt. of Tamilnadu (2nd from left) unveiling the plaque of late Prof. M.Viswanathan, who started the first organized Diabetes Clinic in India in 1948 at the Govt. Stanley Hospital. Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes (extreme left) & (from Right to Left) Dr. A. Priya, Dean , Govt. Stanley Medical College, Prof. S.K.Rajan, Chairman, Board of Studies, the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Dr. M. Rajkumar, Professor of Vascular Surgery are seen. Photo (Right) Thiru V.K.Subburaj addressing the gathering.  
     
 

WORLD DIABETES DAY MESSAGE ON 14th NOVEMBER, 2009 BY M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES AND DIABETES RESEARCH CENTRE, ROYAPURAM, CHENNAI

  
 
 
 
     
 

“Unite against Diabetes “ was the public message delivered by M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14th November, 2009. Accountant General, Tamilnadu office at Anna Salai, Teynampet was selected for this show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the message is reflected on the building with a blue ring representing World Diabetes Day.

 
     
  LAUNCH OF DIASTEPTM FOOTWEAR DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND LOWER RISK FOOT ULCERS JOINTLY BY CLRI AND M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES AND DIABETES RESEARCH CENTRE AT A FUNCTION HELD ON MONDAY, 2nd OF NOVEMBER, 2009 AT HOTEL SAVERA, CHENNAI.  
 
   
 
     
  Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (3rd from left) launching DIASTEPTM footwear. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Center ( 4th from left) and CLRI Director Mr. A.B. Mandal (2nd from left) & Mr. V. Gopinathan, Chief Executive, Diabetes Research Centre (extreme right) are in the picture.  
     
  ABOUT DIASTEPTM

DIASTEPTM footwear has been uniquely designed for people with diabetes with lower risk of foot ulcers.

The footwear has been designed after two years of collaborative research efforts of
1) Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
2) MV Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai
3) Novo Nordisk Education Foundation
   




Special design features of the footwear are as under:
  • PU sole with extra depth for more effective pressure distribution

  • The extra depth sole has a special tread for better grip and traction

  • Specially designed insole bed and foam layer for added comfort

  • Rigid counter to ensure limited joint mobility

  • Specially designed upper with leather lining for comfortable wear

  • Adjustable Velcro fasteners to take care fluctuations in foot volume
Apart from these features, a specially derived angle of slant has been provided in the sole to give the “rocker” effect which is used to offload pressure from planter surface of the feet.

All these features, incorporated after considerable research and after testing on diabetics at MV Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai make DIASTEPTM footwear an essential item for people with diabetes. Constant wear of these footwear will prevent foot ulcers and foot infection.		  
     
  A SEMINAR ON SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS CONDUCTED BY M.V. HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES & DIABETES RESEARCH CENTRE ON SATURDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER 2009 AT RUSSIAN CULTURAL CENTRE , TEYNAMPET, CHENNAI.  
     
 

  • M V Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai convened the first of its kind Seminar.

  • Diabetic Patients in India is expected to increase to 57 million in the year 2025, and it has become a challenge too.

  • Diabetic patients spend three times more for their diabetes care than other ailments.

  • This Seminar focused on framing strategies to combat the Economic Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases including Diabetes and the Panelists involved for discussions were from the Insurance sector, World Health Organization, Government of Tamilnadu, ISRO, Pharmaceutical Industry, Institute of Public Health and Health Care Consultants.

  • This Seminar also witnessed the presence of Economic & Sociology faculties, PhD., & M.Phil scholars from the leading Colleges across Chennai.

  
     
 
 
     
  Photo (Left Above) Mr. Andrew T. Simkin, US Consulate General, Chennai [2nd from left ] launching the programme on “Sensitizing Medical Professionals on the Socio Economics of Health Care and Diabetes”. Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram [3rd from left), Dr.T.N.Ravisankar, Hony.Secretary, IMA (Tamil Nadu State Chapter) [Extreme Right] & Dr. S.N. Narasingan, Dean, Diabetes Research Centre [Extreme Left] are also seen. Photo (Right Above) Mr. Andrew T. Simkin, US Consulate General, Chennai [3rd from left] releasing the manual on “Socio Economics in Diabetes Care” and the first copy of the manual being received by Dr.T.N.Ravisankar [Extreme Right]. Dr.Gojka Roglic, Responsible Officer, WHO Diabetes Programme, Geneva [Extreme Left], Dr. S.N. Narasingan, 2nd from left, Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, 2nd from right are also seen.  
     
  DIABETES AWARENESS, SCREENING AND RESEARCH CAMP FOR THE RESIDENTS OF PRAKRTI APARTMENT
(1st BIGGEST APARTMENT OF ALACRITY IN VELACHERY) ORGANIZED BY M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES AND DIABETES RESEARCH CENTRE ON SUNDAY, 30th AUGUST, 2009 IN VELACHERY, CHENNAI.		  
 
 
  Diabetes Awareness and Screening are in progress and the participants are also seen.

 
     
  DIABETES AWARENESS AND SCREENING CAMP FOR INDIAN AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYEES HELD ON 27TH AND 28th OF JULY, 09 AT THEIR OFFICE AT TEYNAMPET, CHENNAI.  
     
   
  Photo (Left) Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre (4th from right), Mr.Shankar Narayan, Principal Accountant General, (2nd from right), Ms. Ranjini, Accountant General, (3rd from right) and Ms.Nandini, Welfare Officer, (4th from right) are seated at the Diabetes Awareness session & Photo (Right) Diabetes screening is in progress.  
     
  THE LAUNCH OF THE DRC-WDF PROJECT ON PRIMARY PREVENTION OF DIABETES AMONG TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS / EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN PREVENTION OF DIABETES FOR TUBERCULOSIS HEALTH PERSONNEL HELD ON SUNDAY, 14th OF JUNE, 2009 AT TAJ MOUNT ROAD, CHENNAI.  
     
 
 
  Thiru V.K.Subburaj, I.A.S., Principal Secretary for Health, Government of Tamilnadu [ 2nd from left] releasing the education materials and launching the project. [3rd from left] Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, [4th from left] Dr. Anil Kapur, Managing Director, World Diabetes Foundation, [Extreme left] Dr. Muruganathan, Member, Medical Council of India, and [Extreme right] Dr. S.N. Narasingan, Dean, DRC are also seen.  
     
  INAUGURAL PHOTOS OF M.V. CENTRE FOR DIABETES BANGALORE ON  FRIDAY, 10th APRIL, 2009  
     
 
 
 
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan addressing the audience (From left to right Mr. Ram Prasad, Mr. Thangaraj, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Government of Karnataka, Justice Ram Mohan Reddy, Judge High Court of Karnataka, Mr.Veeranna Mathikatti, Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Mr.K.N. Subba Reddy, Ex. MLA, Dr.K.V.S.Mahesh, Dr.Vishnupriya Reddy.
  
     
 

DIABETES AWARENESS AND DETECTION CAMP HELD ON WEDNESDAY 24th MARCH ,2009 AT SGS CENTRE, TIDAL PARK, THORAIPAKKAM, CHENNAI.

  
     
 
 
  Photo left blood tests are being conducted on SGS staff and photo right yoga practice and diabetes awareness  being demonstrated to the SGS staff.  
     
 

ROTARY CLUB OF ADYAR VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD HELD ON TUESDAY, 24th MARCH, 2009.

  
     
 
 
     
 
Rotary Club of Adyar Vocational Excellence Award being presented to Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes [2nd from left] at a ceremony held on Tuesday, 24th March, 2009 at Hotel Savera.  Dr.Muruganathan, Chairman, APITNSC at the extreme right, 2nd from right Rtn.Dr.K.Viswakumar are also seen.
  
     
  Chennai 15th February, 2009,  
     
 
Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal Oration & Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal Oration Awards for the year 2008  were held at GRT Grand on Sunday, 15th February, 2009.  These awards are conferred every year on the eminent doctors across India and the World after due deliberations and study by the Scientific Committee of DRC.  Accordingly, Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medal for the year 2008 was conferred on Dr. N.K.Sethi, M.D., Sr. Advisor (Health) Planning Commission of India.  While receiving the gold medal, he thanked the organizers and said “the Govt. of India proposes to extend the pilot project for prevention and control of diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases and stroke across the country in a phased manner”.    Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal for the year 2008 was conferred on Dr. B. Kasinath, M.D., FASN., Professor of Medicine, University of Texas, San Antonio, USA.  He thanked the organizers and said “the increase in CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) is now clearly linked to Diabetes prevalence, which in turn, is set off by the burgeoning obesity problems”.  The Life Time Achievements Awards 2008 instituted by the DRC were presented to two legends of the time in the field of Diabetology.  Dr. Binode Kumar Sahay and Dr. C. Munichoodappa.
  
     
   
     
 
Dr S. Elango, Director of Public Health (4th from left) and Dr.N.K.Sethi Sr. Advisor (Health) Planning Commission of India [2nd from right] jointly releasing the DRC Report  2007-08.  Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre [3rd from right] and Dr. C. Munichoodappa, Physician & Diabetologist, Bangalore (1st from left) and Dr. Binode Kumar Sahay, Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Hyderabad (2nd from left), Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies (3rd from left) and Dr. B. Kasinath, Prof. of Medicine, University of Texas, San Antonio, USA, (extreme right) are in the picture above.
  
     
   
     
 
Prof. M.Viswanathan Gold Medal 2008 was presented to Dr.N.K.Sethi, Sr. Advisor (Health), Planning Commission of India, New Delhi by Dr. S. Elango, Director of Public Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.  Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospitals  are seen in the picture above.
  
     
   
     
 
Diabetes Research Centre Gold Medal 2008 was presented to Dr. B. Kasinath, M.D., FASN, Prof. of Medicine, University  of Texas by Dr. S. Elango, Director of Public Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.  Dr. S.N.Narasingan, Dean of Studies, Dr.Vijay Viswanathan and Dr.N.K.Sethi, Sr. Advisor (Health), Planning Commission of India, New Delhi are in the picture.
  
     
   
     
 
Life Time Achievement Award – 2008, the memento and citation were presented to Dr. Binode Kumar Sahay, Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Hyderabad by Prof. V.T. Balaraman (Retd.), Madras Medical College
 
     
   
     
 
Life Time Achievement Award – 2008, the memento was presented to Dr. C. Munichoodappa, Physician and Diabetologist, Bangalore by Dr. S.K.Rajan, Board of Studies, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
  
     
     
 

DIABETES AWARENESS AND SCREEING CAMP HELD ON THE PREMISES OF SRI AYYAPPA POONKAVANAM, 38, VELLANUR PANCHAYAT, RED HILLS-AVADI ROAD, ARIKKAMEDU, CHENNAI ON SUNDAY, 11th JANUARY, 2009.

  
     
 
 
  Sitting on the dais [photo left] Sri K.N.Gopalakrihnan Nair, President – Sri Ayyappa Seva Samajam, 2nd from left Smt. Leena Nair, I.A.S., Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, 3rd from left Shri G. Sundaramurthi, I.A.S., Collector, Thiruvallur District and on the extreme right Shri K.Arunachalam, President, Vellanur Panchayat & the photo above [right] diabetes awareness and screening camp of the institute being conducted.  
     
  LAUNCH OF A MAJOR INITIATIVE FOR PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY & DIABETES AMONG CBSE SCHOOLS IN CHENNAI HELD ON TUESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 2008 AT YMCA MADRAS YOUTH CENTRE, CHENNAI ON THE EVE OF WORLD DIABETES DAY.  
 
M.V. Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre[WHO collaborating center for research, education and training in Diabetes] launched the “Chennai Slim & Fit” awareness programme for CBSE schools across Chennai. This marked the World Diabetes Day theme “Diabetes in Children and Adolescents” chosen by International Diabetes Federation for this year.

The programme drew a large number of school children nearly 800 in number, teachers and parents for a day of awareness building. Some of the key highlights of the event were the variety contests for children like quiz, slogans, poster making and the speech. The winners of the individual contests bagged some amazing cash prizes and the overall top performing schools in the contests were given away trophies.

The function was presided over by Dr.S.Elango, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Govt of TamilNadu. He launched the program for schools aimed at spreading awareness and fighting childhood obesity and diabetes along with the release of a “Kit for Detection and Awareness of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes”. The first kit was received by Mr. S. Nagaraju, Regional Officer, CBSE Chennai.
   
Photo [above] Dr. S. Elango, Director of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu [3rd from left] releasing a kit for detection and awareness of Childhood Obesity & Diabetes for school children and Mr. N. Nagaraju, Regional Officer, CBSE Chennai [2nd from left] receiving the first kit on behalf of the schools.  Noted India’s Car Racer Mr. Aditya Patel [ extreme left] and noted India’s International Basket Ball Player & Asian All Star Mr. S. Robinson Nathan [2nd from right] and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai [3rd from right] and Mr. V.Gopinathan, Chief Executive Officer, Diabetes Research Centre [extreme right] are also seen.
[Photo above] students are posting their posters on the boards as part of the inter school competition on “healthy lifestyle and prevention of obesity and diabetes” held at YMCA Madras Youth Centre, Vepery, Chennai on Tuesday, 11th November, 2008 in connection with World Diabetes Day.
 
     
 
 
 
[Photo above] students are assembled for a quiz competition session as part of the inter school competition on “healthy lifestyle and prevention of obesity and diabetes” held at YMCA Madras Youth Centre, Vepery, Chennai on Tuesday, 11th November, 2008 in connection with World Diabetes Day. 
 
     
     
 

NOVEL INITIATIVE OF M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES TO PREVENT DIABETES AMONG CHENNAI POLICE PERSONNEL HELD ON SUNDAY, 5th OCTOBER, 2008 AT ROYAPURAM, CHENNAI.

  
   
 

[Photo left above] Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes talking on the Diabetes Prevention Programme. This is a two year programme aimed at preventing diabetes and other metabolic disorders among the Chennai policemen. Thiru. R. Sekar, IPS Commissioner of Police is seated in the middle.  Thiru Abhay Kumar Singh, IPS Joint Commissioner of Police (North] is seated 2nd from right.  Tmt. Kamini, Deputy Commissioner of  Police [North] is seated on the extreme right. [Photo right above] Chennai police lined up to undergo the blood test to prevent diabetes.

  
     
 

DIABETES AWARENESS AND SCREENING CAMP HELD AT GURUVAYOOR, KERALA ON 3rd OCTOBER, 2008

 
   
 

Photo left above] Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram [left] and Dr. Riyaz [right] with participants of the medical camp.  [Photo right above] Samastha Nair Samajam President Shri. K.R. Bhaskaran Pillai inaugurated the medical camp by lighting the traditional lamp.

  
     
 

3 DAYS CONCLAVE ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HELD AT M.V.CENTRE FOR DIABETES, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI  FROM 19-09-08 TO 21-09-08.

  
   
 

Ms.Nina Reddy, Director, Savera Hotel Ltd [right] releasing the CD on “Women’s Health and Nutrivision” to Ms. Lekha Thomas, Sports Woman, Junior Gold Medalist, Asiad Games [Left].  Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director [centre] and Dr. Varsha, Founder Chair, Indian Institute of Nutritional Sciences [extreme right] are seen in the picture.

  
     
   
 

Ms. Lekha Thomas, Sports Woman, Junior Gold Medalist, Asiad Games [Left] releasing the “Diabetes Health Privilege Card of MVH” .  Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director [centre], Dr. Varsha, Founder Chair, Indian Institute of Nutirional Sciences, [2nd from right] and Ms.Nina Reddy, Director, Savera Hotels Ltd [Extreme right] are seen in the picture. 

 
     
 

FOUNDER’S DAY CELEBRATION : [23-08-08]

  
   
 

Thiru Abhay Kumar Singh, I.P.S., Joint Commissioner of Police Chennai North, who was the Chief Guest, presented Prof. M. Viswanathan Gold Medal for the best outgoing student of the FDRC [Residential Fellowship Programme in Diabetology] course to Dr. M. Deepa.  Mr. S.Vee Shekher, MLA Mylapore and famous theatre artist on the left and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, on the right are in the picture.

  
     
 
Diabetes detection and awareness camp for Marwadi community held at Sowcarpet on Sunday, 10th August, 2008 by the Institute and the Marwadi Association in connection with 51st  birthday of their spiritual leader Acharya Srimad Vijay Nityanand Suriswarji Maharaj Saheb.
  
     
 
 
     
  Photo [left] Spiritual leader of Jain Community Acharya Srimad Vijay Nityanand Suriswarjji Maharaj Saheb (third from right) and Dr.Vijay Viswanathan (fourth from right) are seen in the picture. Photo[right] Dr.Vijay Viswanathan[centre] giving medical advice to a participant in the diabetes detection camp.  
     
 

LAUNCH OF TRAINING PROGRAMME ON ‘PRIMARY PREVENTION OF DIABETES’  TO DOCTORS OF CORPORATION OF CHENNAI ON TUESDAY, 22nd JULY, 2008 AT JUBILEE HALL, CORPORATION OF CHENNAI.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Seated middle is Mr. M. Subramaniam, Mayor of Chennai Corporation and on the right is Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram and on the left is Dr. K. Karunanithi, Chief Project Officer, Diabetes Research Centre are seen in the picture.

  
     
 
 
  LAUNCH OF ONLINE DIABETIC FOOT CARE PROGRAMME AND INTERACTIVE SESSION ON ‘DIABETIC FOOT CARE’ ORGANIZED BY M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES, ROYAPURAM AND DIABETIC FOOT SOCIETY OF INDIA AT RANI SEETHAI HALL ON THURSDAY, 17th JULY, 2008.  
     
 
 
     
 

Dr. T.P.Kalaniti, M.D., Director of Medical Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu [right] launching the “online Diabetic Foot Care programme”.  Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram [Left] looks on. While Dr.Ali Foster [Internationally known Podiatrist from London] takes a glimpse of the newly released book “Tips on Foot Care for people with Diabetes”.

  
     
     
 

DIABETES DETECTION CAMP FOR THE SOUTHERN INDIA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF  THE  INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA  HELD AT ICAI BHAWAN, 122, MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD, NUNGAMBAKKAM CHENNAI, ON TUESDAY, 1st JULY, 2008. IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

  
     
   
     
 
Chairman CA  Rajendra Kumar  SIRC of ICAI is addressing the students, CAs  & the medical team for Diabetes detection and awareness from M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram at ICAI Bhavan, Nungambakkam on Tuesday 1st July, 2008 in connection with their Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.  Sitting left on the dias is Vice-Chairman  of the Institute CA  M. Devaraja Reddy and right on the dias is Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai.
  
     
     
 

LAUNCH OF TRAINING PROGRAMME ON “PRIMARTY PREVENTION OF DIABETES” TO TAMIL NADU GOVT. DOCTORS, VILLIPURAM DISTRICT AT VILLUPURAM ON FRIDAY 20th JUNE, 2008.

  
     
 
 
     
 

STANDING SECOND AND THIRD FROM RIGHT – DEPUTY DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, VILLUPURAM DISTRICT DISTRIBUTING BOOKLETS AND POSTERS ON ‘PRIMARY PREVENTION OF DIABETES TO PARTICIPATING DOCTORS.  STANDING SECOND FROM LEFT : DR. K. KARUNANITHI, CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER, M.V.HOSPITAL FOR DIABETES AND DIABETES RESEARCH CENTRE, ROYAPURAM.

  
     
     
  FREE DIABETES DETECTION CAMP FOR ERNAKULAM PRESS CLUB JOURNALISTS CONDUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE ON TUESDAY, 17thJUNE, 2008.  
   
  Mr. K.Padmanabhan Nair, Retd.Justice of the Kerala High Court addressing the audience after releasing a FAQ book on diabetes at the Ernakulam Press Club on 17-06-2008.  Sitting [right] Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai and Ernakulam Press Club Secretary Mr. P.N.Venugopal [left] are in the picture.  
     
   
  Mr. K.Padmanabhan Nair, Retd. Judge,  Kerala High Court, inaugurating the diabetes detection camp by lighting the lamp.  The medical camp was organized by the Institute on Tuesday, 17th June, 2008 for Ernakulam Press Club journalists.  In the picture above, standing right on black coat is Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre (WHO collaborating centre for .research, education and training in diabetes) , Royapuram, Chennai  
     
     
     
  LAUNCH OF  TRAINING PROGRAM ON PRIMARY PREVENTION OF DIABETES TO TAMIL NADU GOVT. DOCTORS. ON 20-05-2008, AT VELLORE  
 
 
 
The Vellore Collector, Thiru Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, IAS speaking at the launch of Training Programme on  Primary Prevention of Diabetes to Tamil Nadu Govt  Doctors at Vellore Collectorate on Tuesday, 20th May,2008.  Sitting second from the right is Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre (WHO Collaborating centre
for research, education & training in Diabetes), Royapuram.
 
     
  2nd HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL BURNS & WOUND HEALING SYMPOSIUM HELD AT HONG KONG 17-19, MAY, 2008  
 
 
 
Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre (WHO collaborating centre for research, education & training in Diabetes) speaking at the event of 2nd Hong Kong International Burns & Wound Healing Symposium.
  
     
 
A DIABETES DETECTION CAMP FOR THE RESIDENTS OF “THE BANYAN” HELD  ON SATURDAY, 3rd MAY, 2008 AT MOGAPPAIR.
 
 
 
 
A free diabetes detection camp for residents of  ‘The Banyan’, Mogappair, an organization that helps rehabilitate destitute and mentally ill women, was conducted by  the  M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre (WHO collaborating centre for research, education & training in diabetes), Royapuram, Chennai.  Over 250 residents participated in the camp.
  
     
 

RELEASE OF SPECIAL COVER ON TEN GOLDEN RULES FOR ‘PREVENTION OF        DIABETES’   HELD ON SUNDAY, 6th APRIL, 2008 AT HOTEL SAVERA CHENNAI.  

 
 
In the photo above, Tmt. Indira Krishna Kumar, I.P.S.,  Principal Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle (left) releasing the Special Cover on Ten Golden Rules for ‘Prevention of Diabetes’ and Thiru V.K.Subburaj, I.A.S., Health Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu (second from left) receiving the Special Cover.  Dr. P.Padmanabhan, Director of Public Health, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai are seen in the picture.
 
     
 
Extract of the Special Cover on ‘Ten Golden Rules for Prevention of Diabetes’ both in English and Tamil  released by Tmt. Indira Krishna Kumar, Principal Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle at a function held at Hotel Savera on 6th April, 2008.
 
     
  Launch of 1 year Fellowship Certification in Diabetology  Course at IMA  (TNSB) on 10-02-2008  
 
Indian subcontinent is experiencing an alarming  rise in the prevalence of diabetes.   To address this issue, Indian Medical Association in collaboration with M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram, Chennai has launched a one year distance education programme for the general practitioners at IMA (TNSB) State Council meeting held at Tambaram, Chennai, India on 10-02-2008.  The curriculum consists of contact classes and one week of hands on experience to give practical exposure and train the doctors to manage diabetes and its complications effectively.
  
 
 
 
In the picture above, Dr.Vijay Viswanthan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram being felicitated by Dr. Ashraf from Trichy at the launch of one year Fellowship Certification in Diabetology Course. It was held at Indian Medical Association, Tamil Nadu State Branch office at Tambaram, Chennai on 10-02-2008.  Dr. A. Muruganathan, Dean, IMA CGP is on the right.
  
     
  Chennai 20th January, 2008  
  Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medal oration award 2007 was held at Taj Connemara on 20-1-2008.  Dr. Gojka Roglic, Responsible Officer, WHO Diabetes Programme, Geneva has been conferred with the award.  The event was witnessed honouring Prof. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University the Life Time Achievement award along with a citation apart from unveiling a campaign on “Primary Prevention of Diabetes”.  Deputy Director General (Medical), Directorate General of Health Services Mr. P.H.Ananthanarayanan and Managing Director of M.V.Hospital for Diabetes, Dr.Vijay Viswanathan spoke.  Winners of the Prof. M.Viswanathan oratorical contest on primary prevention of Diabetes held on 11-1-2008 at Madras Medical College were presented with prizes.  
 
     

Prof. Dr.K.Meer Mustafa Hussain Vice Chancellor, Dr. MGR Medical University speaking at a function Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medaloration award 2007 held at Taj Connemara on 20-01-2008.
Prof. Dr.K.Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice Chancellor presenting Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medal to Dr. Gojka Roglic, Officer WHO Diabetes Programme, Geneva held at Taj Connemara on 20-1-2008.
Dr. Gojka Roglic, Officer WHO Diabetes Programme Geneva receiving the prestigious Prof.M.Viswanathan gold medal oration award 2007 citation from Prof. Dr. K. Meer Mustafa Hussain, Vice-Chancellor, Dr.MGR Medical University held at Taj Connemara on 20-1-2008.
 
     
  Chennai 11th January, 2008  
  Prof. M.Viswanathan oratorical competition was held on 11-1-2008 at Madras Medical College Seminar Hall.  Around 20 students studying at city’s Government Medical Colleges including MMC, Stanley Medical College, Nursing college and Government Siddha Medical College participated in the event.  Undergraduate students from the third to the final year were invited to participate.  Manjula Dutta, former Professor of Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and one of the judges at the contest, provided tips to the participating students.  
 
   
A medical student is speaking on “Primary Prevention of Diabetes in India at the event “Prof M.Viswanathan oratorical competition held on 11-1-2008  at Madras Medical College Seminar Hall.
Ms. Ipshita Kak, a medical student receiving the certificate from Prof. Dr. Geethalakshmi, Vice-Principal, Madras Medical college at the event Prof. M. Viswanathan oratorical competition held at MMC on 11-1-2008.  She has been selected the first winner in this contest.  Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes (left) and Dr.S.K.Rajan (right), one of the judges, are seen in the picture.
 
     
  Inauguration on prevention of childhood Obesity and Diabetes and giving away of Diabetes Research Centre Gold medal oration award, 2007.  
 
School Minister inaugurates the event. Minister releasing first copy on the Childhood Obesity & Diabetes Manual to Mr.Jagannathan, Director of School Education, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. Thiru Thangam Thenarasu (Right), Hon’ble School Education Minister, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, presenting DRC Gold Medal, 2007 to Dr. T.Ramasami (Left), Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India. Dr. Vijay Viswnathan, Managing Director, M.V.Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre, is at the centre.
 
 
  • November, 11,2007 “First ever Manual on Childhood Obesity.
  • Poster Competition on Prevention of Childhood Obesity.
  • Oration on ‘Science & Technology towards appreciable Health Care in India.
  
 

It is reported that around 20% of Indian children are overweight or obese and numbers of Type 2 diabetes is soaring amongst children and adolescents.  MV Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, the WHO collaborating centre in India today launched a campaign titled “Campaign on Prevention of Childhood Obesity and Diabetes” to address this concern.

A Manual detailing facts and guidelines on prevention of obesity for children was also launched to help cultivate long-term weight control. The Manual, the first ever awareness handbook on the subject in the country - Manual on Prevention of Childhood Obesity, was launched by Mr. Thangam Thennarasu, Honourable Minister of Education, Tamil Nadu and the recipient of the first copy was Mr. D. Jagannathan, Director of School Education, Tamil Nadu. Bayer Diabetes Care extended the support for bringing out the manual.

Kicking off the Campaign in a symbolic representation was a Children’s Poster competition on obesity titled “My understanding of Obesity & Diabetes” for children from over 20 schools in the city. An exhibition of the Posters organized by M.V. Hospitals brought to the fore, the current understanding of the problem among the generations of tomorrow and set the tone for the campaign objectives.

Another key part of the Day’s event was the DRC Gold Medal Oration on ‘Science & Technology towards appreciable Health Care in India’ was delivered by Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director of M.V. Hospital for Diabetes & Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram said, “This is an initiative brought forth by the team after immense planning and research. The increase of obesity in children in India especially in the urban areas is quite alarming. Therefore, we decided to concentrate on the food habits of children and assist parents in providing their children with a healthy nutritious diet. The Manual also has guidelines on physical activity and routines that would not over stress the child but help stay fit. We are happy to receive positive responses from the schools and the Government.

  
     
 

Launch of Weight Management Clinic at M.V. Centre for Diabetes, Mylapore.

  
     
   
     
 

Chennai October 16, 2007:  With 70% of the Indian adult population being diabetic and fighting with over weight conditions, MV hospital has decided to concentrate on this issue by helping patients with a scientific approach and recommendations to foster long-term weight control and prevent diabetes. MV Hospital has come up with this novel initiative and has set up a Weight Management Clinic in their Mylapore branch to tackle the problem exclusively.

The New Weight Management Clinic at MVH, Mylapore center was inaugurated by Mr. Ravi, IPS Joint Commissioner of Police [North] and Mrs. Seema, Malayalam Film Actress. Mr. Ravi said “Weight Management depends on the “Time Management” and “One’s Will Power to do it”.   He praised “MV Centre for Diabetes to introduce such a clinic first in a Diabetes Centre in India ”.   He said “an individual can decide what is good for his or her health and what is not.  He said “eating junk food must be avoided and regular exercise and dietary control will help to solve the problems of Obesity.

Dr. Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director of MV Hospital for Diabetes stressed on the alarming increase in obesity in children and adults in India especially in the urban areas and importance to lose weight and reduce the risk of illness like hypertension, heart disease, and other conditions that have been associated with the disease. He added “Obesity and lack of physical activity lead to a condition called ‘Metabolic Syndrome’ which has been found to be the main factor responsible for the development of diabetes and also heart attacks.”

The Weight Management Clinic at MV Hospital, Mylapore, consists of specialists who are endocrinologist, diabetologists, trained nutritionists, and trained physiotherapist to provide specific recommendation to prevent obesity and diabetes. Their recommendations will emphasize the potential effectiveness of weight management using multiple tests to detect any medical problems leading to overweight, including dietary therapy, physical exercises, behavior therapy, and pharmacotherapy to be used in combination for the greatest success. The panel will recommend these methods to foster long-term weight control and to prevent weight gain as well

  
     
  A Free Diabetes Detection Camp for Central and North Chennai Police Personnel  
 
 
 

Thiru Nanchil Kumaran, I.P.S., Commissioner of Police, Chennai in the photo (left) at a Diabetes detection camp organized by M.V. Hospital for Diabetes and Diabetes Research Centre  on August, 16, 2007  for Chennai Central Zone police men at Thousand Lights, Mount Road, Chennai .  The medical camp was organized by Diabetes Research Centre and M.V. Hospital for Diabetes, Royapuram as a part of  COPS study research and analysis.  The Institute has already done Chennai North Zone police men camp on July 15th , 2007  and Tmt. Letika Saran, I.P.S., the then Commissioner of Police is in the picture (right) being examined by Dr.Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes, & Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram.

Accordingly, an epidemiological study has been designed and carried out to determine the prevalence of Diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors among the 318 male police personnel of Chennai city. The prevalence rates  are as follows.		  
 
  • Crude prevalence of Diabetes: 32.1%
  • Crude prevalence of hypertension – 29%
  
  Other risk Factors Prevalence:  
 
  • Triglyceridemia (TG>150mg/dl)– 49.7%
  • Low HDL (HDL-C<40 mg/dl) - 52.2%
  • Waist circumference >90 cms - 65.1%
  • IFG (110-125mg/dl Fasting) - 41.2%
  
     
MV Hospital's new centre at Mylapore  
 
NT Bureau, Chennai, June 27
  
 
Sri Ramakrishna Math president Swami
Gautamanandaji Maharaj inaugurating
the new branch of MV Hospital for Diabetes at Mylapore on Monday. Managing
Director of the hospital Vijay Viswanathan is seen in the picture.
 
     
  MV Hospital for Diabetes has opened its new branch at Mylapore.

The centre with modernised diagnostic lab will offer service in the areas of heart care, foot care, nutrition and diet, diabetic education, dentistry, physiotherapy, eye care, obesity and impotence.

The new centre was inaugurated by president of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj and the hospital lab by Additional Solicitor General of India, V T Gopalan on Monday.

To ensure better care, the clinic will have renowned professionals for each department. The trained and efficient staff includes licensed practical nurses and a patient services assistant, a press release said.		  
     
VAC Introduction  
 
 
     
 
The M.V. Hospital for diabetes at Royapuram Chennai became the first private hospital in India to introduce the Vacuum Assisted Device (VAC) of the KCI Company based in USA in healing the diabetic foot wounds.
  
     
 
[Wounds in]  [people with Diabetes] are very difficult to heal due to several factors like poor blood supply, neglect by patients and late presentation to specialists.
  
     
  This new technology called VAC was introduced in USA, Europe and other countries earlier and is a very popular method for wound healing.  
     
 

The recently introduced technique of topical negative pressure therapy (TNP) also called as Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC), is a noninvasive, dynamic and unique system that helps promote wound healing.  VAC applies a controlled negative pressure to the surface of the wound with the help of the tubing, which decompresses continuously or intermittently.  An application of topical negative pressure to wound accelerates the rate of new tissue formation.

  
     
 
Clinicians prescribe VAC therapy for many chronic, acute, sub acute and traumatic wounds in the hospital, extended care facility and in home care.  VAC therapy has following clinical benefits:
  
     
 
  • It provides a closed moist wound-healing environment, which helps encouraging granulation of tissue growth at, wound site and reduces contamination from outside bacteria.
  • Decreases wound volume, which drawn the wound together, approximating the wound edges.
  • Removes excess fluid that can inhibit wound healing by decreasing bacterial colonization at wound site.
  
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