In an effort to curb diabetes, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre brings its flagship campaign “Lets Defeat Diabetes” (LDD) to this Textile city for the first time with a grand expo for the people of Diabetes is being organized along with a series of interesting activities lined up for the public on October 7.

A Centre press release on October 2 said that the event will be open for all and offers free health checkup which includes Height, Weight, BMI, Blood Pressure, Random blood sugar testing, free Diet consultation and doctor’s talk for the people of this city.

Interesting lectures on diabetes, delicious food recipe demonstration, quiz competitions and entertaining puppet shows will be exclusively open for the participants of the expo as a part of the one-day event. Additionally quick interesting tips on Yoga and fitness will also be discussed during the event. People can also access stalls where people can avail special sweets, footwear and books on diabetes.

As a part of the flagship LDD campaign by Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre it will also honour eminent personalities from this city in recognition for their lifetime contribution towards the growth of the city with “Legends of Coimbatore” award. The event is scheduled to take place on October 7 at Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre.
With an aim to spread awareness about diabetes prevention & control and to encourage healthier lifestyle habits, Dr Mohans Diabetes Specialities Centre commenced the LDD campaign.

LDD campaign was successfully launched in various cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and had created a massive impact in inspiring many individuals to take a pledge against defeating diabetes. Diabetes ambassadors will be exclusively felicitated by Chief Guests Dr. S. Ramalingam, Dean of PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Dr. Sudha Ramalingam, Registrar Research and Professor, Department of Community Medicine, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research.

Eminent personalities include Dr G. Bhakthavatsalam, Chairman of KG Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science (Coimbatore), Dr. Nalla G Palanisami, Chairman Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital, Ms Vanitha Mohan, Chairperson Pricol Limited and Managing trustee Siruthuli and Lion ‘Vijaya Shree‘ Dr. K.V.Kupusamy, Chairman RVS Group of Institutions will be honoured with the “Legends of Coimbatore” award, the release added.