Dr. Vikas Ahluwalia has come out with innovative and preventive strategies to neutralise lifestyle disorders like diabetes and obesity.
Online Game to Teach Patients About Diabetes Self-management Helps Diabetes Control
Veteran participants with type 2 diabetes who were randomly assigned to play the game had significantly greater reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).
Veteran participants with type 2 diabetes who were randomly assigned to play the game had significantly greater reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).
‘Today, diabetes takes more lives than AIDS and breast cancer combined. It is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart failure and stroke. Living with diabetes places an enormous emotional, physical and financial burden on the entire family.’
To spread awareness about the prevention and treatment in the most affected sections of Indian community, Dr. Vikas Ahluwalia, an established authority on diabetes treatment and care in the country, has come out with innovative and preventive strategies to neutralise lifestyle disorders like diabetes and obesity. Dr. Ahluwalia's guidance and leadership has directed the Diabetes Care Foundation of India, a non-profit organisation established in 2008, towards various path-breaking initiatives. His work has enabled the organization to achieve many milestones in generating community awareness about diabetes, its treatment and prevention. Some of these include:
Successful organisation of numerous Diabetes Detection Camps, in partnership with Delhi Government Hospitals (NDMC). -Inclusion of slum population in awareness programme through urban Slum Check-Up Camps for diabetes and high blood pressure, in association with Govt. of Delhi under National health rural mission programme, an initiative of Government of India. -Weekly Diabetes Clinics and follow-ups for weaker sections of society.
Premature Babies at Increased Risk for Diabetes, Obesity
Early term babies are those born between 37 and 39 weeks. These babies are at a greater risk for diabetes, obesity-related illnesses and shortened life span.
Early term babies are those born between 37 and 39 weeks. These babies are at a greater risk for diabetes, obesity-related illnesses and shortened life span.
Effective and cost effective treatment options and medicines made available at subsidized costs, free target organ evaluations.
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Ways to Reduce the Burden of Heart Disease Among Diabetes Patients
Approximately 1 in 3 U.S. individuals may have Type 2 Diabetes by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Approximately 1 in 3 U.S. individuals may have Type 2 Diabetes by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Funding of education and research for young, promising doctors. Dr. Ahluwalia strongly believes that mass awareness about the early detection and prevention of diabetes are keys to managing the disorder.
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Increase in BMI Before Second Pregnancy Increases Diabetes Risk
Both pre-pregnant body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain are known risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus.
Both pre-pregnant body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain are known risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus.
Regular diabetes detection camps and clinics
Dissemination of literature through various media channels for public awareness
A big part of Dr. Ahluwalia's vision for inclusive public health care in India involves preparing a qualified and robust healthcare provider force in India.
The foundation runs a scholarship programme for young doctors. In Dr. Ahluwalia's words, "We believe that our foundation is doing important work in the delivery of health services in areas that are crucial to public health in India. Our experience in handling diabetes in the vulnerable sections of society (children and slum population) can act as strong force that propels the government's efforts for inclusive public health delivery."
Source-ANI
