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Diabetic Care Symposium – A Collaborative Approach in Primary Health Care

Nov 27, 2024

On World Diabetes Day 14^th November 2024, the Department of Community Medicine conducted a symposium on “Diabetic Care – A collaborative approach in primary health care” from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at AV Hall. This symposium brought together experts to explore the latest advancements and best practices in diabetic care in the primary care settings. The programme started at 2:00pm with welcome speech by Dr Anissa Mary Thomas Thattil, Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine.

 This was followed by first session of symposium by Dr Manjunath J, Professor, Department of Nephrology, Father Muller Medical College. He has clearly highlighted the critical role of kidney health in diabetes management and how primary healthcare providers can effectively monitor and manage diabetic kidney complications at the community level. His explanation is comprehensive, yet accessible, making complex concepts like diabetic nephropathy and renal function monitoring understandable for healthcare professionals working in primary care. The next session was by Dr. Nandakishore B, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, FMMC. He explained the urological and sexual symptoms mainly faced by the diabetes patients and the simple management techniques at primary health care level. It was followed by the interactive session by Dr Sudeep, Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Father Muller Medical College. Then it was followed by the session on diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Dr. Vimala Colaco, Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Diabetic retinopathy and management at primary health care level by Dr Vinay PG, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology. 

It was followed by Q & A session, moderated by Dr Rachana K, Organising Secretary for the symposium. A total of 71 participants attended the symposium. The programme ended with Vote of thanks and High tea.