Chennai: A conference titled ‘Obesicon – Understanding Diabesity’ was held in Chennai recently.
More than 200 delegates including physicians, dietitians, clinical psychologists and general practitioners from all over the country participated in this event to find avenues to win the war against diabesity.
Dr C Palanivelu, chairman, Gem Hospital said that, ‘we are proud to host ‘Obesicon – Understanding Diabesity’, a conference to address the two most threatening health issues in the world – obesity and diabetes. Obesity in type-2 diabetic patients is a very common phenomenon and often termed as Diabesity. Our objective of this conference is to have a holistic approach towards addressing the issue.’