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Book Launch on 14 Jan 2023
Published on: 02-02-2023
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Dr. Jhingan has an illustrious career as a consultant Diabetologist, as a social worker and social reformer working towards removing the Social stigma attached with Diabetes and creating awareness by conducting Health Melas and camps, till now he has organized 130 such camp in and around Delhi which are attended by thousands of people. His videos are widely viewed on YouTube.
November 6, 2016, Dr. Jhingan and his team. established 3 Guinness World records in the field of Diabetes. His tireless and persistent efforts led to remarkable change wherein CBSE allowed mid exam snacks for type one diabetic children. Dr. Jhingan came up with the World's first, unique Diabetic Matrimonial website - www.diabetesmatrimony.com that has helped many Type1 Diabetics find their life partner.
He has authored 6 more books regarding Diabetes. Diet etc. which have been appreciated by the masses.
After the roaring success of his last six books, author & renowned Endocrinologist Dr. Ashok Jhingan announces the launch of his new book ‘Living with Type-1 diabetes’. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. The book, co-authored by Dr. Kamalesh Jhingan, was launched by BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital at an event here at Constitution Club, New Delhi.
Dr. Ashok Jhingan has devoted himself to the cause of reversing the rising incidences of Diabetes in Indian population and to trigger a shift in mindset (habits and attitude) of general masses towards Diabetes. In his book he captures the hurdles faced by kids and their parents when they are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The emotional distress and hardships faced by parents and kids to accept the situation and prepare themselves for the life ahead. The book documents how these parents and kids navigated and overcame the hurdles and social stigma associated with the disease becoming a ready reference work for anyone who needs to take care of a child/person with Type 1 diabetes.
        
Notable dignitaries like Dr. Nikhil Tandon, HOD-Endocrinology, AIIMS-Delhi, Dr. Mradul Kaushik, Sr. Director- Operations & Planning and COO Cluster-1, Max Healthcare, Dr. Ganesh Mani, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences & Surgery (CTVS), Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket and Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Unit Head & Senior VP, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital and patients were present at the book launch.
Speaking at the launch Dr. Ashok Jhingan said, “Type1 Diabetes is one of the most common chronic long-term endocrine disorders found in children and adolescents worldwide. As per the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) Atlas, India alone has 2,29,400 children with Type 1 diabetes which is the highest in the world. This number does not include adults with Type 1 diabetes. With the advancement of technology, backed by a routine of a healthy balanced diet, regular exercise, and being optimistic, navigating hurdles in daily life with Type1 diabetes has become easier. Being a lifelong affair, management of Type1 diabetes requires a team, headed by the treating doctor and includes a diabetes educator, dietician, parents, siblings, teachers, and friends." |
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