Pune, 3rd July 2023: Dr. Jagannath Dixit, a senior public health expert, highlighted the significance of lifestyle management in treating diabetes during a recent event held at Sancheti Hall, Indian Medical Association, Tilak Road. The program, organized by the Association for Diabetes and Obesity REversal (ADORE) and Infosys Foundation Diabetes Care Program, aimed to acknowledge the achievements of members of the Pune center of ADORE who successfully achieved diabetes remission. The event was attended by esteemed guests, including Dr. Jayant Navrange, Dr. Narendra Javdekar, and Pravin Kulkarni, Vice President of Infosys, Pune.
Dr. Dixit emphasized that diabetes can be controlled without relying solely on medications. He stressed the importance of maintaining a consistent diet and exercise routine, highlighting lifestyle management as the key to effectively treat diabetes. Many members at the Pune center of ADORE have successfully lowered their HbA1c levels below 6.5 without medication or even after discontinuing medication, achieving a state known as “Diabetes Remission” for at least six months. Dr. Dixit expressed the goal of making at least 1000 patients diabetes-free within three years at the Pune center.
According to recent reports, 11.3% of the population in India is affected by diabetes, and 28% faces the challenge of obesity. Dr. Dixit emphasized the need for strategic research and preventive measures in addressing these prevalent disorders. Instead of solely focusing on developing new medications, he advocated for lifestyle changes as the primary approach to managing diabetes. Dr. Dixit encouraged individuals diagnosed with diabetes to seek guidance from ADORE’s free Diabetes Reversal Counselling Center on Jangli Maharaj Road before initiating any medication.
Pravin Kulkarni, representing Infosys, highlighted their support for Dr. Dixit’s campaign and announced plans to establish 15 additional centers in the near future. Dr. Navrange suggested that diabetics adopt the “5 D’s” approach—Decide, Deliberation, Dedication, Devotion, and Discipline—to stay diabetes-free. Dr. Javdekar emphasized the importance of embracing lifestyle changes and encouraged individuals to explore different paths without prejudice.
The event was moderated by Shilpa Unkule, while Vishwas Joshi introduced the guests and Avinash Gokhale delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and supporters.
