World Diabetes Day 2026: Chennai Ceremony Honours People Living With Type 2 Diabetes For Over 50 Years
People who have lived with Type 2 diabetes for over 50 years were honoured in Chennai on Thursday by Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and partners. Students with Type 1 diabetes also received academic excellence awards. Held ahead of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the ceremony highlighted long-term disease management and educational achievement, according to the organisers.
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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 14, the ceremony was held at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Gopalapuram. It featured the Dr. V. Mohan Diabetes Golden Jubilee Medal for Conquering Diabetes Awards and the Hinduja Foundation T1D Academic Excellence Awards.
Golden Jubilee Awards Recognise Five Decades Of Diabetes Management
The Golden Jubilee Awards recognised individuals who have successfully managed Type 2 diabetes for five decades or longer, highlighting the importance of sustained treatment, regular monitoring and lifestyle management. Meanwhile, the academic excellence awards recognised students living with Type 1 diabetes for their achievements in education despite the challenges associated with managing the condition.
Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman of DMDSC and MDRF, said living with diabetes for over 50 years while continuing to manage the condition was a remarkable achievement reflecting discipline, commitment and perseverance.
He said the experiences of these individuals demonstrated the importance of appropriate treatment and consistent monitoring, while providing hope and inspiration to others living with diabetes.
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Dr. Ashish Mendhi, Programme Director of the Hinduja Foundation, said children and young people with Type 1 diabetes deserved equal opportunities to pursue their academic aspirations. Recognising their achievements would encourage them to overcome challenges associated with the condition, he added.
The awards were presented by Dr. V. Mohan, Dr. Ashish Mendhi, Dr. R. M. Anjana, Managing Director of DMDSC and President of MDRF, and Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan, Vice Chairman of DMDSC. Dr. Mendhi delivered the chief guest address.
The initiative aimed to highlight the resilience of people living with diabetes and encourage greater awareness about long-term disease management.
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