Symposium on on theme ‘Diabetes-Head to Toe’ and ‘Diabetic Diet-from Class Room to Clinic’, held

Ludhiana, May 26, 2019: Departments of Endocrinology and Dietetics today organized a symposium on the theme ‘Diabetes-Head to Toe’ and ‘Diabetic Diet-from Class Room to Clinic’. The symposium was held under the auspices of Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) & Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) Punjab State Chapter. According to Organizing Secretaries of the conference-Dr Parminder Singh (Professor & Head of Endocrinology, DMCH) and Dietician Shaveta Batta, the purpose of organizing this conference on two different themes is to make participating delegates aware about effect of ‘diabetes’ on various parts of the body and introduction of new drugs for the management of Diabetes. The quiz, poster presentation and thesis-grant competition was also held along with an informative panel discussion. During the conference, participating delegates of dieticians were also imparted knowledge to mange this challenging disorder of ‘diabetes’ with appropriate diet. The conference was formally inaugurated by the chief Dr Rajeev Chawla, President, RSSDI, who lauded the efforts of organizers in conducting this conference. In his speech, Dr Chawla said that ‘Diabetes’ has acquired wider dimensions as the disease affects a variety of body organs and it is the need of the hour to diagnose and treat disease at the earliest. Also present on the occasion were official bearers of RSSDI and IDA as well. During the conference, eminent speakers from different medical institutions of the country spoke on various issues pertaining to ‘diabetes’, its effect on different parts of the body and management of the disease. For the delegates comprising of ‘dieticians’, aspects of nutrition in diabetes and hands-on-session was also held for calculating calories and planning of typical Diabetic Diet, (which is naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains).