Diabetes care needs greater focus on early detection, personalised treatment, experts say
Healthcare experts at the C.O.D.E. 2.0 conference in Chennai emphasized the need for early detection and personalized treatment in diabetes management. The event highlighted the role of technology and integrated community support in improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
As diabetes prevalence rises globally, shifting toward personalized and technology-driven care is critical for long-term public health management.
Around 750 doctors, healthcare professionals, and researchers participated in C.O.D.E. 2.0 (Conference on Diabetes Evolution), organised by the Club for Diabetes Excellence (C.O.D.E.), Chennai, on Sunday (September 6, 2026).
Held on the theme ‘Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation, Integration & Impact’, the conference discussed emerging approaches to diabetes management, including personalised care, technology-enabled monitoring, and newer therapies.
Vijay Viswanathan, Head and Chief Diabetologist, M.V. Hospital for Diabetes, spoke on early identification and prevention of diabetic foot complications, focusing on screening and preventive strategies. He also launched We’re Not Alone , a book by Maulika, who is living with Type 1 diabetes. The book is published by the Tambaram Medical Foundation.
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