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World Diabetes Day 2026: Chennai Ceremony Honours People Living With Type 2 Diabetes For Over 50 Years

Mumbai: Individuals who have lived with Type 2 diabetes for more than 50 years and students with Type 1 diabetes who have excelled academically were honoured by Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), in association with the Hinduja Foundation, at an awards ceremony in Chennai on Thursday. Organised ahead of World Diabetes Day on November…

World Diabetes Day 2026: Chennai Ceremony Honours People Living With Type 2 Diabetes For Over 50 Years

Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation honoured two groups of achievers at an awards ceremony in Chennai on Thursday, ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14. The Dr. V. Mohan Diabetes Golden Jubilee Medal celebrated individuals who have lived with Type 2 diabetes for 50 years or more, managing the condition with dedication despite potential complications.

The Hinduja Foundation T1D Academic Excellence Awards recognized students with Type 1 diabetes who have excelled academically and pursued careers as doctors, dentists, pharmacists, or optometrists while managing their condition. Renowned diabetes experts, including Dr. Ashish Mendhi, Dr. V. Mohan, and Dr. R. M. Anjana, presented the awards, emphasizing the importance of consistent treatment, monitoring, and perseverance in overcoming diabetes.

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