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Udupi,14th November 2020:  Every year 14 November is celebrated worldwide as Diabetes Day. Department of Endocrinology of Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal has observed  in a unique way by Sand Art Display to Promote awareness on diabetes at Malpe beach.

Dr. Sharat K Rao Dean, KMC unveiled the sand sculpture and said that, “India is number two in the world as the number of Diabetics patients concerned. More concern is in that 2/3rd of the patients from south India. This year theme is ‘Nurse and Diabetes’. Nurses play key roles in providing lifelong care for people with diabetes, including screening, regular check-ups, psychological support and information on self-management and healthy living”.   

Mr. C G Muthana, Chief Operating Officer, and Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent jointly inaugurated the selfie stand, and Dr. Sahana Shetty, Head, Department of Endocrinology given an overview of the unique program.

 Medical Superintendent