Pune : The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik and the Chellaram Diabetes Institute (CDI), Pune have embarked on a collaboration to address the various facets of diabetes management through research, education, and clinical care. One of the prominent ideas being jointly explored is the role of integrative therapy in the management of diabetes, investigating how Ayurveda therapy can synergize with modern allopathic medicine.
The collaborative research initiative was launched at an event held at Chellaram Diabetes Institute in Pune recently . The inaugural event was attended by Lt. Gen. Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar (Retd.) – Hon. Vice Chancellor, MUHS and Dr. Milind Nikumbh – Pro-Vice Chancellor, MUHS, Brig. Subodh Mulgund (Retd.) , Dr. Unnikrishnan A.G. – CEO and Chief Endocrinologist and Dr. Harshal More – Chief Medical Director, CDI. Dr. Tanuja Nesari – Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Delhi, attended the event virtually.
Lt. Gen Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar said “In today’s world, the boundaries between various disciplines are becoming fuzzy, and there is need to break the existing silos and work together. Only then will be able to properly address the growing burden of diabetes in India.”
Dr. Unnikrishnan A.G. said “A multidisciplinary approach can give a new direction in diabetes management, and also open avenues for treatment of other non-communicable diseases”
Dr. Milind Nikumbh said “Ayurveda has a different approach to addressing diabetes based on the Prakriti of the individual, yet there is a lot of potential for integration with modern medicine, which this collaborative study aims to achieve”.
Dr. Tanuja Nesari said “All India Institute of Ayurveda is an apex institution in the country to promote research in Ayurveda, and we are happy to be associated with MUHS and other partners in implementing this integrative study for diabetes management”.
