CMC to organise exhibition, poster competition to mark World Diabetes Day

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The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, will organise an awareness exhibition and poster competition on November 13 at its campus in commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2026.

According to a press release, the event, which will be inaugurated by Vaibhav Londhe, associate director (Administration), CMC, will be centred aroundthis year’s global theme: “Early Action on Diabetes.’ The event aims to increase public awareness about diabetes prevention, early diagnosis, and holistic management, while emphasising the importance of timely screening education and care.

As part of the awareness initiative, free blood glucose screening will be offered to all participants along with foot and eye examinations. Awareness sessions will be conducted creatively through puppet shows, posters, and interactive games, making the learning experience engaging and memorable for people of all ages, the release said.

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