Vol.4 Issue 4 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2018 THE DIAGNOSTICS NEWS JOURNAL Published at Agappe Diagnostics Limited on July 01, 2018 | 62 Pages |` 20 IN GLORY OF THE NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE HON’BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA Mr. Thomas John DIABETES MELLITUS LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS Dr. D. M. Vasudevan “NEVER NEGLECT DIABETES” AN INTERVIEW Dr. V. Mohan “PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE” AN AWARENESS SESSION Dr. Anand Gokani TYPE 1 DIABETES: CURRENT SCENARIO Dr. K.M. Prasanna Kumar “LEADING A SEDENTARY LIFE IGNITES DIABETES” AN INTERVIEW Dr. Arvind Lal DIABETOLOGY Exploring Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus - Type 1 and 2 Privilege® Don’t forget It’s not about how much you give to scan the But how much we admire! BARCODE ! It's my privilege - AG Privilege “I am a regular customer of AGAPPE products. I scan every kit and the earned points are redeemed as AGAPPE reagents. 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Mohan 24-25 Importance of Diabetic profile 26-29 “Prevention is better than cure”- An awareness session-Dr. Anand Gokani 08-11 IN GLORY OF THE NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE HON’BLE 16-19 PRESIDENT OF INDIA SHE PAINTS 52-53 Brand Reach - Customer Speaks HER LIFE 54 Engagements - Exhibitions & Conferences WITH 55 Engagements - Special Days VIBRANT 58 Moments-Awards HUES 59 AG Privilege Registration Form 60 Medical Quiz & Editorial Submissions 37-39 Beauty, Boldness and Compassion! She has it all!! 30-33 40-43 Type 1 Diabetes: DECORATING Current scenario in India THE 44-46 Steer away from diabetes A social menace! BEAUTIFUL 47-49 Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) FABRIC OF LIFE New trends in testing Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Agappe Diagnostics Limited, its publisher, or editors. We do our best to verify the information published but do not take any responsibility for the absolute accuracy of the information. We do not take responsibility for returning unsolicited material sent without due postal stamps for return postage. No part of this magazine can be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher. Techagappe publishers reserve the right to use the information published herein in any manner whatsoever. Caution: After going through the techniques, procedures, theories, and materials that are presented in Techagappe, you must make your own decisions about specific treatment for patients and exercise personal/professional judgment for further clinical testing or education and your own clinical expertise before trying to implement new procedures. Contact info: The Manager-Corporate Communication, Agappe Diagnostics Limited, “Agappe Hills”, Pattimattom P.O., Ernakulam district , Kerala-683 562, India. www.agappe.com Contact: Ph: + 91 484 2867065, Mob: +91 9349011309. Published from Agappe Diagnostics Limited, “Agappe Hills”, Pattimattom P.O., Ernakulam district , Kerala-683 562, India. Contact: Ph: + 91 484 2867000, Fax: + 91 484 2867222; Printed at Five Star Offset Printers, Nettoor, Cochin-40, for Agappe Diagnostics Limited Printed and Published by Ms. Meena Thomas on behalf of Agappe Diagnostics Limited and Printed at Five Star Offset Printers, Nettoor, Cochin-40 and published from Agappe Diagnostics Limited, “Agappe Hills”, Pattimattom P.O, Ernakulam district, Kerala-683 562. Editor is Ms. Meena Thomas. 4 TECHAGAPPE JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ From The Chief Editor’s Desk THE DIAGNOSTICS NEWS JOURNAL Volume 4 | Issue 4| July-September 2018 ○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Exploring Diabetes Mellitus... EDITORIAL BOARD I am very pleased to place before you, this 16th issue of Techagappe, the EDITOR quarterly review of health and laboratory medicine. Since its beginning, all Meena Thomas editions were based on various organs and health conditions. This magazine is now regular in publication at intervals of three months. I am also happy to CHIEF EDITOR report that the laboratory community has warmly welcomed the previous Dr. D.M.Vasudevan issues of the magazine. This issue focuses on the complications of Diabetes CONSULTING EDITOR Mellitus. We have, as usual, included three scientific articles, three life sto- Rarima N.S ries, two interviews and one technical article. EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD In the MD’s desk, we are highlighting the recent national award we have Rajesh M. Patel received from the honorable president of India for the innovation in Mispa I Dr. C.S. Satheesh Kumar series. Sudhir K. Nair Jofy Paul The first scientific article describes the laboratory methods for identifying Sanjaymon K.R the complications of diabetes. The second scientific article is from the pen of Vijith Kumar V. Mallya the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Anand Gokani from Mumbai on Bintu Lijo Type 2 Diabetes. His article emphasises awareness sessions and preventive measures. The third article is from Dr. K.M. Prasanna Kumar from Bangalore LEGAL ADVISORY BOARD about Type 1 Diabetes and its relevance in the current Indian scenario. Adv. Denu Joseph In the life story sessions, we have three young women who are from PUBLISHING COORDINATOR different parts of the country. We start with Ms. Pranjali Valsangkar who is an Jayesh Kumar IT specialist from Pune, suffering from Type 1 Diabetes for a long time and has been successfully managing it by an artificial pancreatic system. Her DESIGN AND LAYOUT experiences are tunefully elucidated in the poem session also. The second M.T. Gopalakrishnan story is of a professional tailor from Malappuram district of Kerala, Ms. Dezign Centre, Kochi.9947144570 Shabnam, who had undergone pancreas and kidney transplants three years WEB MANAGER ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ back due to complications arising from Type 1 Diabetes. Now she is free from Sanjaymon K.R insulin injections. The third story is from north India, about a young patholo- gist who suffers from Type 1 Diabetes, and is now a member of the Interna- PHOTOGRAPHY tional Diabetes Federation. In this capacity, she serves the juvenile diabetic Nelson Thomas patients. BOARD OF DIRECTORS In this issue, there are two informative interviews with two eminent doc- tors, Dr. V. Mohan from Chennai and Dr. Aravind Lal from Delhi. Both of them CHAIRMAN have contributed their valuable time to discuss with TechAgappe team about Prof. M.Y. Yohannan the latest trends in the treatment and laboratory tests for diabetic patients. In the technical category, we are presenting a practical article on new trends in MANAGING DIRECTOR HbA1c testing, which will help the laboratory technologists to function more Thomas John effectively. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS I am glad to state that we have received very good feedback and great Meena Thomas appreciatory letters for the last issue along with quiz participation. I am sure Mary Baby Meleth that this issue of the TechAgappe will give useful insights to the Diabetes Sangeeta Joseph Mellitus, and different aspects of laboratory practices. I am proud to an- Dr.D.M.Vasudevan nounce that the ensuing issues of TechAgappe will cover other important topics. Your constructive criticisms to improve the contents will be greatly Subscription-For subscription queries, write to techagappe@ appreciated. agappe.in or call us at +91 484 2867065. Permissions-For permis- sions to copy or reuse material from Techagappe, write to techagappe With warm personal regards @agappe.in Letters to the editor-Email: [email protected] Postal address: The Manager-Corporate Communication, Agappe Diagnostics Limited, “Agappe Hills”, Pattimattom P.O., Ernakulam district, Kerala-683 562, India. Advertisement Queries- Email: [email protected] Dr. D.M. Vasudevan TECHAGAPPE JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pleasurable reading, Serene Power-packed with updated presentation knowledge Seasonal greetings, Team An excellent clinical presentation makes this magazine worth TechAgappe! Thank you for gift- reading from page to page. Article on advanced interventional ing