WORLD DIABETES DAY

World Diabetes Day 2009 was commemorated by the Department of Medicine, JSS Medical College & Hospital by conducting a Diabetes Detection Camp for the inmates of Central Prison, Mysore in the prison campus on 14th November. The camp was inaugurated by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and Siddaganga Mutt junior pontiff Niranjana Pranava Swaroopi Sri Sri Siddalinga Swamiji in the presence of Prison Superintendent Mr.K.Veerabhadraswamy. Dr.K.A.Sudharshana Murthy, H.O.D. Medicine gave a brief introduction to the importance of World Diabetes Day. Dr.H.Basavana Gowdappa, Principal, JSSMC, stressed on importance of detecting Diabetes at an early stage. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji advised inmates not to neglect their health and, to be good and responsible citizens and be a role model for others after their release. Sri Sri Siddalinga Swamiji lauded the efforts of holding a health camp for jail inmates and emphasized the importance of social justice and equanimity of health care.The team of doctors which included Dr.Mahesh.M, Dr.SureshBabu.M, Dr.N.Vijay Cheluvaraj, Dr.Suchismitha, Dr.Syed Hidayathulla, Dr.Jeevan.H.R, Dr.Tejamani.C.M, and Dr.Shashidhara.M conducted screening of Diabetes and Hypertension for prison inmates under the guidance of Dr.K.A.Sudarshana Murthy. A detailed clinical examination was conducted and blood sugar and ECG were done. Mr.Mahadev and Mr.Gurumallesh ECG technicians assisted the team. Screening revealed 13 new diabetics and 8 Hypertensives of the 100 inmates. They were initiated on treatment and were advised on further evaluation and follow-up. The programme was supported by Mr. Ajay and Mr. Manjunath from Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals.






WORLD DIABETES DAY CELEBRATION ON NOVEMBER 14th 2009 AT MYSORE CENTRAL JAIL IN THE DIVINE PRESENCE OF .HIS HOLINESS SRI SRI SIVARATRI DESIKENDRA SWAMIJI & NIRANJANA PRANAVASWAROOPI SRISRI SIDDALINGA SWAMIJI SIDDAGANAGA MUTT