Thursday, September 14, 2006

Sweet Killer

A must read story on widespread prelevance of diabetes in Chennai. Over 16% of Chennai adult population has diabetes and this number only from the population that tested for it. There could be many more in the untested group. Like Dr. Murgesan says..
“"I say it'’s like Jesus Christ",” he said. "When you don't look for him, he's not there. When you look for him, he's there. You look for diabetes, and it's there."”
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5 comments:

  1. Narayanan VenkituFri Sep 15, 08:11:00 AM

    I read the report in NYTIMES yesterday.! I am concerned about the Diabetes epidemic in India. I hope the people take a note of it and start eating responsibily.

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  2. AnonymousFri Sep 15, 06:13:00 PM

    Thanks for posting. People should be made aware of the disease and the symptoms. In this part of the world there are so many free screenings for diabetes and BP. Wish there were more free seminars on the disease in India so that people can be educated and they can change their lifestyle.

    Columbus Rao

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  3. AnonymousSun Sep 17, 11:38:00 AM

    Scary and timely. Rings close to home. Amazing perspective. We keep wondering at the pace at which Sri Krishna Sweets and Adyar Ananda Bhavan are spreading within Chennai. These could well become the Chennai equivalents of McDonalds supersizing Chennaiites. From a fundamental perspective, the change that needs to happen is change of perception of sweets, by individuals and society, as being a measure of prosperity/happiness to one of a disease agent. Thanks for posting about the article.

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  4. AnonymousSun Sep 17, 11:38:00 AM

    Scary and timely. Rings close to home. Amazing perspective. We keep wondering at the pace at which Sri Krishna Sweets and Adyar Ananda Bhavan are spreading within Chennai. These could well become the Chennai equivalents of McDonalds supersizing Chennaiites. From a fundamental perspective, the change that needs to happen is change of perception of sweets, by individuals and society, as being a measure of prosperity/happiness to one of a disease agent. Thanks for posting about the article.

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  5. Ram ViswanathanTue Sep 19, 02:48:00 PM

    Raman
    Yes.. a balanced diet plus regular exercise helps..

    Rao & Narayanan
    yes.. education is a must.. more can be done in this area..

    Venki
    Thanks.. yes.. all these 'Bhavans' do cater to our 'taste buds'.. but most are gravely injurious to our health..

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