Exhibition, poster competitions held at CMC to mark World Diabetes Day

The awareness exhibition was held on the theme ‘Early Action on Diabetes’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement An awareness exhibition and poster competitions were held at Christian Medical College (CMC) to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2026.According to a press release, the event, which was organised by the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, CMC, was centred aroundthis year’s global theme - ‘Early Action on Diabetes.’ It was inaugurated by Vaibhav Londhe, associate director (Administration), CMC, and aims to increase awareness on diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, and holistic management, while emphasizing the importance of timely screening education and care.As part of the screening initiative, blood glucose testing was conducted for more than 350 participants,who also benefited from foot and eye examinations. Awareness sessions were creatively delivered through puppet shows, posters, and interactive games, making learning both engaging and impactful, the release said. Published - November 15, 2026 12:11 am IST