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Diabetology

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About the department

The Department of Diabetology has been functioning independently for the past 40 years. It initially started as an allied specialty outpatient unit under the Department of General Medicine. In the pre-COVID period, it extended its services by operating a dedicated Diabetology ward. Currently, the department offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services for diabetic management, playing a vital role in supporting other departments in managing diabetes-related complications.
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Dr. S. Vengo Jayaprassad, M.D., D.Diab.,

Head of the Department

Dr. S. Vengo Jayaprassad, M.D., D.Diab., serves as the Head of the Department. With over 15 years of academic and clinical experience, he has been a key contributor to diabetology education and patient care. He began his career as an Assistant Professor in Diabetology in 2010 and became an Associate Professor in 2015. His leadership in organizing scientific conferences and his membership in reputed national and international diabetes associations reflect his commitment to the field. He currently also serves as the Assistant Quality Nodal Officer at CMCH.

Faculties

C. Hannah Ueno
Assistant Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Thomas Fred
Associate Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Jennifer Aarons
Professor of Art
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Professors
Michael McGarvey
Professor of Literature
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Course Handling

MBBS

Undergraduate – Diabetology Modules

Postgraduate CME

Clinical Updates and Diabetic Management Workshops

Research and Publications

Ongoing research

  • Status of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Sweet, Fat, Umami, Salt, Bitter, and Sour Taste Receptor Genes in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

  • Evaluation of Candidate Gene Polymorphism in Diabetic Nephropathy

Publications

Nil

Achievments

Faculties

  • Served as speakers and moderators in various national and international conferences.

  • Held prestigious positions such as Founder Chairman of DCF, Coimbatore.

  • Active member in leading organizations like RSSDI, IDF, APF.

Students

  • Notable participation in clinical audits and diabetic awareness programs.

  • Contributed to diabetic camp initiatives and public screening events.

Events and Services

Academic events

  • World Diabetes Day IEC Programs – Conducted annually with community participation.

  • CME Programs on Diabetic Foot, GDM, and Lifestyle Management

  • Public Awareness Rallies and Screening Camps

Community Services

  • Comprehensive OP and IP care for Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).

  • Insulin registration and free supply services for Type 1 diabetes patients.

  • Patient education and lifestyle counseling sessions.

  • Regular IEC activities for early detection and prevention of diabetes.

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