CHELLARAM DIABETES INSTITUTE (CDI)
We all
the students of MPH & [Link] second year with our mentor Dr. Girish Tillu, visited Chellaram Diabetes
Institute, Pune on 19 october2024. Dr. Shailesh Deshpande, who currently works as the Head of the
Education department in the CDI, provided information regarding the working of CDI and its various
charities.
CDI is Not for Profit Institute founded by Mr. Lal Chellaram, who has a lot of contribution in a field of
philanthropy. They have contribution in various fields as such as,
1. Health
2. Education
3. Children & Youth initiatives
4. Art, Music & Culture
5. Humanitarian Aid & Disaster relief
6. Environment
7. Animal welfare & vegetarianism
Chellaram Charities include,
1. Kishinchand Chellaram Education Trust
2. Kishinchand Chellaram College of Art , Science & Commerce
3. Kishinchand Chellaram College of Law
4. Kishinchand Chellaram Centre at AOAPT, Mumbai
VISION of Chellaram Diabetes Institute - To make diabetic free India
Four Pillars include,
1. Patient Care
2. Awareness
3. Research
4. Education
Inpatient facilities are
1. 4 operation theatres,
2. General and special ward,
3. ICU,
4. Cardiology,
5. Nephrology,
6. Ophthalmic care facilities,
7. Dialysis,
8. Podiatry,
9. Physiotherapy
10. Multispecialty services
International Diabetes Summit ( IDS ) organized by CDI for past 8 years. Participated by distinguished
International and National faculties. Accredited by Maharashtra Medical Council. In which, best
papers being awarded with Chellaram Foundation Diabetes Research Award. In IDS 2024, more than
2200 delegates across India participated.
Chellaram Diabetes Research Centre aims to encourage quality research in India on diabetes and
related disorders.
It provides grants to studies with translation potential on various therapeutic, diagnostic,
prophylactic and implementation areas.
More than 1,30,000 rural population has been screened in CDI outreach program.
CHELLARAM ULTRA WELLNESS CLINIC – FROM ILLNESS TO WELLNESS
CUWC is a state of the Art wellness facility, spread over 20,000 square feet.
The clinic houses a healthy ffod cafeteria, next generation equipments and highly skilled
professionals in the field of health and wellness.
Mission – To motivate individuals and empower them to participate in their own health care
management and help them to take preventive measures towards a disease free life filled with
health and wellness.
Key areas of Focus –
Improved health span
Enhanced quality of life
Ageing reversal
Sustainable Lifestyle
Long-term health & Longevity
Enhanced vitality and radiance
Regulating hormonal imbalances
Improved gut health
Enhanced mental wellbeing
Post surgical recovery
Enhanced memory
Wellness Programs
1. Obesity management
2. Rejuvenation therapy
3. Corporate wellness
4. Stress management
5. Wellness for women
6. Sports – specific training and injury management program
7. Complete wellness and transformation program
Services include
1. Inbody – Inbody analyser gives the best possible assessments of our fat mass, muscle mass,
and hydration levels. This helps to precisely set our fitness goals.
2. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Acts by providing greater oxygen delivery to living tissues. An
essential component of any wellness problem, it rejuvenates the body and improves health.
3. Cryotherapy – Intense cooling enables health and speeds up recovery from injuries and
poor health. It also enhances well being with its anti- inflammatory and weight
management properties.
4. Colon Hydrotherapy – Colon cleansing involves the gentlest inflows of warm water. This is
ideal for detoxifying the body and flushing out toxins via improving bowel function and
restoring digestive balance, this treatment makes the gut healthier.
5. Ozone therapy - When administered inside the body, converts oxygen to nascent oxygen
which acts as powerful germicidal, anti- inflammatory and antioxidant agent. It is a safe,
simple, and painless alternative therapy.
6. Hydrogen therapy – Hydrogen can easily diffuse through cell membrane and entre the
circulatory system. As an alkalizer, it is an anti-oxidant and nourishing to the body.
Molecular hydrogen is given intravenously or via inhalation.
7. Acupuncture & Cupping therapy – By stimulating the body’s natural pain – relieving
mechanism, both can alleviate acute and chronic pain such as headaches, back pain, and
arthritis.
8. Infrared Sauna –It harnesses the power of infrared technology to expose the body to
infrared rays, promoting detoxification, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.
9. Steam bath – It gives you relaxing experience. This aids detoxification by expelling toxins
from the body through sweat.
10. Massaged therapy – Helps to relax the body and mind, reducing levels of stress hormones
and promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing.
11. Red light therapy – In this advanced technology, red light gently delivers heat to the skin.
This augments blood flow and revitalizes the body.
12. Reflexology – It is a therapeutic practice that involves applying pressure to specific reflex
points on the feet, hands, or ears to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.
13. Ayurveda – by understanding the Doshas and individual’s particular constitution. Ayurveda
use medicinal treatmental as well as panchakarma therapies. This include Abhyangam,
Udwartanam, Shirodhara, Vasti, Vaman, Nasya and Raktamoksha.
14. Homeopathy – It is holistic system of medicine that aims to stimulate the body’s natural
healing process.
15. Yoga – Essence of yoga is the union – the harmony of the body with mind. Yoga is
wonderful way of life and help you with both physical strength and mental peace.
16. Physiotherapy –
17. Nutritional counselling –
18. Psychological counselling –
It was a great visit. Got to learn a lot about the institute and the disease both.
Report submitted by –
Ashwini Kamdi,
MPH 2nd year
