From a medical standpoint, Madras is the healthcare capital of India, and specifically the diabetes care capital of the country, says R.M. Anjana, consultant and managing director, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai.
The first diabetes clinic was started here in 1948 and this is where speciality diabetes care in India was born. From that starting point, Chennai has now grown to establish expertise in precision diabetology, diabetes complications, genetics, nutrition and all research related to diabetes – Chennai has put diabetes research on the world map. Chennai is also proud of its well-established medical colleges, which have trained generations of students in organised and specialised healthcare delivery.
