Long-term diabetes survivors and academic achievers honoured in Chennai
Ten individuals living with type 2 diabetes for over 50 years and six students with type 1 diabetes received awards on Thursday.
Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, in association with the Hinduja Foundation, honoured long-term diabetes survivors and high-achieving students in Chennai on Thursday, November 5.
According to The Hindu, the event took place ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14. Ten individuals, many aged 90 and older, received the Dr. V.
Mohan Diabetes Golden Jubilee Medal for living with type 2 diabetes for more than 50 years.
Six students with type 1 diabetes were also presented with the T1D Academic Excellence Awards. The awards were handed out by Centre chairman V. Mohan, managing director R.M.
Anjana, vice chairman Ranjit Unnikrishnan, and Hinduja Foundation programme director Ashish Mendhi.
Chief guest Ashish Mendhi said that children and young people with type 1 diabetes deserve every opportunity to learn, grow, and realise their potential. He noted that recognising academic achievements encourages them to pursue aspirations while managing their condition.
Dr. Mohan stated that willpower was the key common characteristic among those who survived diabetes for over 50 years. He said that controlling A1C levels, blood pressure, cholesterol, and discipline were the important ABCDs regarding diet and exercise.