Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 15: KMC Hospital Mangaluru hosted a public awareness talk on World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 15, at the Ground Floor, Tower 2. The event brought the community together to understand what diabetes is, why its prevalence is rising, and how early intervention can reduce serious long-term complications. With diabetes emerging as one of India’s major health concerns, the session highlighted the importance of timely and consistent care in preventing kidney issues, nerve damage, heart disease, and foot-related problems.
The session witnessed the participation of a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including Dr Shrinath P Shetty, consultant – endocrinology, who highlighted the importance of regular screenings to detect diabetes early; Dr Basavaprabhu, consultant – internal medicine, who discussed how stress and obesity contribute to rising blood sugar levels; Dr K N Sanman, consultant – urology, who explained the increased risk of urinary infections in people with uncontrolled diabetes; and Dr Priyatham Kamath, consultant – podiatric surgery, who emphasised that daily foot care can prevent ulcers and serious complications. Their collective insights reinforced the need for coordinated and proactive diabetic care.
Throughout the session, the focus remained on empowering individuals with the knowledge needed to take charge of their health. The experts emphasized that diabetes management is not limited to medication it involves mindful nutrition, regular physical activity, foot care, timely consultations, and routine monitoring. As diabetes often progress silently, early awareness plays a vital role in preventing complications that may otherwise become severe or irreversible.
Speaking about the hospital’s initiative and its larger vision for community outreach, Dr Praveen Chandra Nayak, senior podiatric surgeon - diabetic foot specialist, KMC Hospital, Mangalore said, “Every step towards awareness is truly a step away from diabetes. At KMC Hospital Mangaluru, our aim is to ensure that individuals are empowered with the right knowledge and support to manage or prevent diabetes effectively. Community-focused programs like this allow us to reach people before complications arise.”
The event marked another meaningful step by KMC Hospital Mangaluru in strengthening public understanding of diabetes and promoting preventive healthcare. By encouraging timely action and enhancing awareness, the hospital continues to play a significant role in helping the community move towards healthier and more informed living.
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As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually, with a focus on providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Manipal’s integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 38 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds, and a talented pool of 7,200+ doctors and an employee strength of over 20,500. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, blood bank accredited and recognized for nursing excellence.