Indian Academy of Diabetes honours Dr V Mohan and Dr RM Anjana

The award was presented by Prof Robert Eckel, President of the American Diabetes Association to Dr Mohan.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to recognize Dr Mohan's outstanding service to the cause of diabetes in India and his pioneering work in the field of Diabetology.

Dr Mohan has contributed over 1250 research papers in prestigious journals and textbooks of diabetes which is considered a world record by practising doctor. The award was presented to Dr Anjana for her outstanding work in the field of diabetes. Dr Anjana has published over 200 research papers and has innovated a new dance form called "THANDAV" for increasing physical activity especially among adolescent girls in India.

Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre is a diabetes speciality chain founded in the year 1991 headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is India's diabetes care provider offering compressive services for diabetes patients.

Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre now has 53 Diabetes centres and clinics in India and over 4.5 lakh diabetic patients have been registered at these centres. The Specializes in Total Diabetes Care, Diabetes Eye Care, Diabetes Foot Care services, Diabetes Cardiac Care, Preventive Care, Diet counselling and an advanced Laboratory. 

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