Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, has launched its state-of-the-art Kauvery Metabolic Wellness Centre, a specialised facility aimed at tackling obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related disorders through an integrated, multidisciplinary model of care.
The inauguration took place during the 7th edition of Dishoom Dishoom Diabetes 2025, the hospital’s annual public awareness initiative focused on diabetes prevention and healthy living.
Inauguration Highlights
The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Founder and Chancellor of Vels University, who praised Kauvery Hospital for its leadership in preventive healthcare. He said the new centre marks a significant step in addressing rising lifestyle diseases and promoting community awareness.
Integrated Care for Rising Metabolic Disorders
As per ICMR data, India has over 100 million people with diabetes and nearly 135 million dealing with obesity, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive metabolic care.
The new facility brings together specialists in diabetology, endocrinology, nutrition, physiotherapy, psychology, and lifestyle medicine, offering personalised assessments, structured weight-management programs, and long-term preventive care plans.
Expert Insights
Dr. K. Baraneedharan, Senior Diabetologist, stressed that obesity, diabetes, and hypertension are interconnected issues rooted in poor metabolic health. The centre aims to promote early intervention and empower individuals to regain metabolic balance before complications arise.
Community Engagement Through Dishoom Dishoom Diabetes 2025
The event offered free health services, including blood glucose screening, foot studies, thyroid checks, AI-based diabetic retinopathy screening, dental evaluations, and nutrition counselling. These initiatives reflect Kauvery Hospital’s commitment to accessible preventive healthcare.
Strengthening Preventive Healthcare Vision
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said that Dishoom Dishoom Diabetes has become one of the city’s most impactful health-awareness programs. He added that launching the Metabolic Wellness Centre as part of the initiative reinforces the hospital’s mission to promote holistic and preventive care.
With this new centre, Kauvery Hospital strengthens its commitment to empowering individuals to understand and prioritise metabolic health as the foundation of overall well-being.
