The number ‘9842253770’ will be a one-point contact where the caller can get information on the dos and don’ts for diabetic patients and about suitable diets for them.
Managing Director of the centre V. Sekar said that experienced doctors and dieticians would answer queries raised by callers in English and in Tamil.
The hospital is also organising a health expo for the 18{+t}{+h}year at the resort hospital at the foothills of Maruthamalai, from November 14 to 17.
Participants will be given live demonstrations on making mouth watering, healthy and simple-to-cook food for diabetics. “Participants can also taste the recipes free of cost,” said Dr. Sekar and added that a buffet for diabetics would also be part of the event.
He advised an increase in consuming millets, fruits, vegetables and nuts, and cutting down on carbohydrates. Excessive carbs could lead to diabetes. Visitors to the expo would get an idea how to reduce the carbohydrates and follow a healthy diet that could reduce sugar levels by 30 to 40 per cent in a short period and even decrease a patient’s dependence on insulin, he said.

Source : The Hindu