Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centr e Unveils New Initiatives for World Diab etes Day, 2024
~Launch of ‘Healthy Aging Clinic’ & ‘Dr. Mohan’s On Wheels’ to Enhance Diabet es Care and Accessibility~
Chennai, India, November 11, 2024: In a pioneering effort to broaden the reach o f diabetes care and champion the needs s of India’s aging population, Dr. Mohan n’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDS C) has launched the ‘Healthy A ging Clin ic’ and ‘Dr. Mohan’s On Whe els.’ These two novel initiatives seek to reshape ho w diabetes is managed in In dia, placing a strong emphasis on acce essibility, pre ventive care, and quality of life improve ments.
Unveiled in hon our of ‘World Diabetes Day’ (14th Nove mber), these services a re in perfect ali gnment with this yea r’s theme of impr oving diabetes care case ess, showcasing DMDSC’s commitment to empowering patients through innova ative solutions that bring health care dir ectly to their communities and homees.
The Healthy Aging Clinic, a first-of-its-kind service in India, is dedicated to a ddressing the unique needs of aging ind ividuals, particularly those managing dia betes. This clinic offers compre ehensive care to enhance physical, me ntal, and c ognitive health, focusing on preventive measures to improve the q uality of life of elders. With a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the clin ic provides person alized care and evid ence-based strategi es to manage diabe tes-related challeng es, reduce complic ations and support p atients in mainta ining an active, fulfillin g lifestyle.
“Healthy aging encompasses much more than just physical wellness; it’s about nu rturing the mind and body together to s upport our patients as they gr ow older,” said Dr. V. Mohan, Chairma n of Dr. Moh an’s Diabetes Specialities Centre. “At Dr. Mohan’s, we are deeply committed to a holistic approach to healthcare, ensuri ng that individuals r eceive the support they need at every stage of life. This ne w clinic represents a significant advanc ement in our missi on to provide preven tive and proactiv e ve care that address es the unique ch allenges faced by our el derly patients. By focusing on physical h ealth, mental resilience, and cognitive vi tality, we ar e empowering our patients to maintai in their independence, enhan nce their well-being, and truly lead fulle r, more fulfilling lives as they age.”
Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Cent re, emphasized the specialized focus of the new clinic, noting, “We are proud to introduce India’s first Healthy Aging Cli nic within a diabetes center, recognizin g that people with diabetes are at an in creased risk for cognitive issues such as dementia. Our clinic is designe d to iden tify early signs of cognitive de cline, and we’re committed to employi ng state-of-the-art tools and intervent ions to mana ge and potentially preven t these issues. Through this specialized d care, we hope to improve not only ph ysical health but also mental resilienc e and cognitive vit ality in our patients.
Adding to the expertise, Dr. S. Uthra, C onsultant at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Spec ialities Centre, highlighted the clinic’s comprehensive approach to cognitive care, stating, “Early detection of cognit ive decline is crucial, and we are imple menting cutting-edge assessment tools to identify symptoms early on. For our elderly patients, personalized treatme ent plans and support are paramount, and this clinic is a significant step tow ard providing tailored, compassionate care.”
Further expanding its commitment to a ccessible healthcare, DMDSC has also in troduced ‘Dr. Mohan’s On Wheels’, a mo bile diabetes care initiative that brings healthcare directly to patients’ homes. This new service includes in-home doct or consultations, personalized support, and ongoing care, designed to ensure pa tients receive consistent and convenien t diabetes management with out the ne ed to visit a clinic.
“We’re on a mission to make diabetes care as accessible as possible,” explain ed Dr. V. Mohan. “With Dr. Mohan’s On Wheels, we’re reaching patients who m ay otherwise find it challenging to vi sit a clinic regularly. This initiative will enh ance treatment adherence, empower in dividuals in their self-care, and ultimatle ly lead to better health out comes.”
Expanding on the vision for this innov ative service, Dr. R. M. Anjana remark ed, “Accessibility remains a pressing is sue in healthcare, and Dr. Mohan’s On Wheels is our answer to bridging that gap. By meeting patients where they a re, we’re offering a personalized and c onvenient approach that prioritizes c ontinuity of care. This initiative is desi gned to reduce healthcare disparities and bring specialized diabetes support into the homes of those who need it m ost.”
The Healthy Aging Clinic and Dr. Moha n’s On Wheels embody DMDSC’s dedica tion to advancing diabetes care, empo wering patients, and promoting indepe ndence. In line with World Diabetes Da ay 2024’s theme of expanding access to diabetes care for all, these initiatives ai m to improve health outcomes and redu ce healthcare disparities.
Through an approach that combines m edical excellence with compassionate care, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre continues to set new standards in diabetes management and commun ity health.
About Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centres: Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialit ies Centre is a one-of-a-ki nd diabetes speciality chain founded i n the year 19 91 headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Na du. It is India’s leading di abetes care pro provider offering compre hensive servic es for diabetes patients. Dr. Mohan’s Dia betes Specialties Centr es has 50 Diabet es centres and clinics in India and over 8 lakh patients with diabetes have been re gistered at these centres and more than 5.5 million cons ultations have been com pleted till date
The Gopalapuram (Chennai) centre is the flagship hospital. The centre specia lizes in Total Diabetes Care, Diabetes E ye Care, Diabetes Foot Care services, D iabetes Cardiac Care, Diabetes Dental Care, Preventive Care, Diet counse llin ng and Precision Diabetes care. Appoin ntments can be booked by calling 8939 110000 or visit: www.drmohans.com
