Several Healthcare IInstitutions in Mangalore Are Offering Free Tests to Mark World Diabetes Day
Several Healthcare IInstitutions in Mangalore Are Offering Free Tests to Mark World Diabetes Day
Several healthcare institutions have lined up programmes to mark the World Diabetes Day starting from November 13, Saturday. Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences would observe the day to be inaugurated by institute Chairman U.K. Monu at 9.15 a.m. in Deralakatte.
Yenepoya Speciality Hospital, Kodialbail, in the city offers free health check-ups on November 15 and 16 that includes free consultation, free GRBS test and 50% concession in HbA1C test. In line with this year’s theme of ‘Access to Diabetes Care’, the hospital also offers concession in diabetic package tests and diabetic risk profile study. Call 8861219155, 7619274085 or 0824-4238855 for appointments.
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, that has a special unit catering to early screening of diabetic foot, its assessment and management, offers free diabetes foot screening for people with diabetes mellitus from November 15 to 19. The screening would be conducted between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and those intending to avail the facility may call 0820-2923054 for appointment.
