Chairman, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre.Padma Shri Awardee, Dr B C Roy Awardee. Scientist with over 1800 publications. Author. Motivational speaker
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I’m delighted to share my conversation with @rajshamani on his popular Figuring Out podcast.
We discuss the growing burden of diabetes, the importance of prevention, common myths, lifestyle changes and the latest advances in diabetes care.
Watch the full episode here:
youtu.be/6jBaJkwfL1s?si=bIMm…
I hope you find it informative. Do watch and share your thoughts in the comments.
Our latest research, published in the peer reviewed journal PLOS ONE, has been featured in @IndianExpress.
The study by researchers from the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, and Prof @vimalkarani and colleagues from the @UniofReading, UK, found that people with a genetic risk of high cholesterol may be more likely to have higher cholesterol levels if they follow a poor quality diet.
The encouraging finding? People who followed a medium or high quality diet showed no significant differences in cholesterol levels between those with higher and lower genetic risk groups.
These findings highlight how healthy eating habits can help manage cholesterol levels, even among people with a genetic predisposition, and reinforce the potential of personalised nutrition in preventing cardiometabolic diseases.
Thanks to @purnima_sah_ and The Indian Express for the coverage.
📄 Read the research paper: journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
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25th October 1923
103 years ago today?
The Nobel prize was awarded to Frederick Grant Banting and John James Richard MacLeod “for the discovery of insulin”(further shared with Charles Best & James Collip)
Trivia yet of utmost significance
A saviour of millions of lives #gbdoc
Snoring isn’t always just a noisy night.
Frequent or loud snoring can sometimes be a sign of sleep apnoea, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This can affect oxygen levels, sleep quality and overall health. For people living with diabetes, poor sleep and sleep-related breathing problems may also make blood sugar management more difficult.
If snoring is frequent, don’t ignore it. Talk to your doctor, especially if you also feel unusually tired during the day.
#snoring #sleepapnoea #diabetes #bloodsugar #sleephealth #diabetesmanagement
Can the food we eat help reduce our genetic risk of high cholesterol?
Our latest research, published in the peer reviewed journal PLOS ONE, has been featured in @the_hindu.
The study by researchers from the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, and Prof. @vimalkarani and colleagues from the @UniofReading, UK, found that people with a genetic risk of high cholesterol may be more likely to have higher cholesterol levels if they follow a poor quality diet.
The encouraging finding? People who followed a medium or high quality diet showed no significant differences in cholesterol levels between those with higher and lower genetic risk groups.
These findings highlight how healthy eating habits can help manage cholesterol levels, even among people with a genetic predisposition, and reinforce the potential of personalised nutrition in preventing cardiometabolic diseases.
📄 Read the research paper: journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
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Media Coverage | The Times of India
Our latest research on genetic risk and high cholesterol, conducted by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, and Professor K. S. Vimaleswaran @vimalkarani and colleagues from the @UniofReading, UK, has been featured in @timesofindia.
Thanks to The Times of India and @Toi_pushpa_n for the coverage.
📄 Read the research paper: journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
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What if the food we eat could help offset our genetic risk of high cholesterol?
Our latest research, published in the peer reviewed journal PLOS ONE, has been featured in @IndiaToday. The study, conducted by researchers from the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, and Professor K. S. Vimaleswaran (@vimalkarani) and colleagues from @UniofReading, UK, explores how diet quality may influence the relationship between genetic risk and high cholesterol among Indian adults.
These findings underscore the importance of healthy dietary habits in managing cardiometabolic risk and highlight the potential of personalised nutrition to support more targeted prevention strategies.
🔗 Read the coverage: indiatoday.in/health/story/c…
📄 Read the research paper: journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…
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A proud moment for Coimbatore & a true inspiration to the Medical fraternity 🇮🇳
Being ranked No.1 in India & 62nd globally among orthopaedic surgeons in Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list is a testament to his exceptional contributions to medical research & healthcare. – at Narasimhanaickenpalayam, India
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MATTER OF GREAT PRIDE FOR INDIAN SCIENCE!
Ashoke Sen becomes the first Indian to win the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal (2026), jointly awarded by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his pioneering work in String theory.
deccanherald.com/science/ben…
String theory gives a unified description of all matter and the forces between them based on the postulate that the elementary constituents of matter are tiny one dimensional (string-like) objects instead of point particles. Sen’s breakthrough work has shown that multiple string theories are all different versions of a single underlying theory.
Incidentally, I met Ashok Sen for the first time, when both of us were elected as FRS (Fellows of Royal Society) in 1998. Ashoke ( nominated by Stephen Hawking himself) was young 42 yrs and
I was an oldie - 55 yrs though!
What struck me was Ashoke’s incredible simplicity. His wife Sumathi Rao has reportedly said that Ashoke bought his first suit and needed some assistance to wear his first tie for that prestigious 1998 FRS ceremony in London, when one signs in the same book that Sir Isaac Newton has signed.
A film made on the life and work of Ashoke Sen, when we at the
H K Firodia Award in Science & Technology honoured him in 2005 in Pune, will inspire all our budding scientists - showing how science & simplicity goes together.
youtu.be/CoVc5cM5XlU?si=vQNQ…
We all feel so so proud Ashoke!
@PMOIndia @NITIAayog @PrinSciAdvOff @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @ictstifr @PuneIntCentre @kvijayraghavan
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Hear from Dr. Sunil Gupta, President Elect of #RSSDI, on what to expect at the RSSDI 2026 National Conference! Join leading experts to explore the latest advancements in diabetes care, and education.
🗓️ Nov 19-22, 2026 📍 Bangalore 🔗 Register at rssdibengaluru2026.com/
Weight Loss Drugs: Not for Cosmetic Use | Dr V. Mohan
Weight loss medications are not meant for cosmetic weight loss alone. In this video, Dr V. Mohan discusses the importance of using these medications for appropriate medical indications, with a focus on improving overall health and managing conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
These medications are not suitable for everyone. Their use should be based on an individual’s health needs and a medical professional’s assessment.
Disclaimer: This video is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Do not start, stop or change any medication without consulting a qualified healthcare professional.