Chennai, 30th May, 2022: With many young Indians having type 1 Diabetes, Insulin has truly become a life-saving therapy in the field of Diabetology today, as there is no other medicine other than insulin for those with type 1 diabetes. Unearthing the fascinating story of Insulin, its journey into India and the countless lives it has saved, Dr. V Mohan, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist, Dr, Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre launched his latest book titled, Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin has changed Lives in India. Chief Guest of the function, Dr J. Radhakrishnan – Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Govt. of Tamil Nadu officially released the book today and praised Dr. Mohan for writing such an inspiring book. The first copy of the book was received by a distinguished Theater artist and a Chartered Accountant- Mrs Roshan Poncha, who has herself lived with type 1 diabetes for over 40 years and is featured in the book.

On this momentous occasion, the Tamil edition of Dr. V Mohan’s bestselling autobiography ‘Making Excellence a Habit’ called ‘Ethilum Sirappu’ was released by Dr. Sudha Seshayyan – Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M.G.R Medical University and the first copy was received by Dr Su Thillai Vallal, renowned Cardiologist & Medical Director, Venkataeswara Hospital, Chennai. Dr. Sudha Seshayyan was also full and his contribution to Diabetology.

of praised for Dr. V. Mohan Commenting on the launch, Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre said “I am thrilled to be launching a book that traces the journey of Insulin and ho this wonder drug saved millions of lives since its discovery 100 years ago at Toronto Canada by C Fredrick Banting. The stories I have captured in this book date back to when I was starting out in medical field, working with my father, to the recent times. During my research for this book, I discovered the contributions of Dr. J.P. Bose, the forgotten hero of Indian Diabetology who was the India to document the benefits of insulin.

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