THE HISTORY OF NORTH EASTERN

DIABETES SOCIETY :

                The North Eastern Diabetes Society is the long awaited needs of N.E region. The visionaries of the society are Dr. Prem Ch. Singh and Dr. Biren Th. Singh from Manipur, Dr. P.K. Bhattacharjee from Agartala, Dr. (Mrs.) S. Dutta Choudhury and Dr. Amio Sarma from Jorhat. At this juncture it is worth to mention the national dignitaries who had constant inspiration for the formation of the society. To mention the names of the legends in the field of Diabetology are Lt. Prof. M.M. Ahuja (AIIMS), Lt. Prof. Viswanathan of Chennai, Lt. Prof. B.B. Tripathi of Orissa, Lt. Prof. S.G.P. Moses of Chennai. Lt. Prof. B.B. Tripathi came to Jorhat for the formal inauguration of the NEDS in 1995. The entire NEDS family remembers them with respect and honour. From that time of physicians and the Diabetologist of this region are working together and taken responsibility of moving forward the organization in NE region. First annual conference was held at Jorhat in 1996. The N.E states of this region had annual conferences every year in different times. The meeting for public awareness, diabetes detection camps in both urban and rural areas, CME to educate primary care physician are organized periodically by NEDS. Celebration of World Diabetes Day are some of the important service rendered by NEDS for the benefit of the people in this region. Many national and international faculties has participated in NEDS conferences. The academic wings of NEDS are organizing many workshops, seminars, with an idea of giving the latest scientific message to physician and public. Update books are published periodically for ready reconer of the physician.

 

                It is over whelming to note that NEDS is coming out with Scientific update at periodic interval for primary and secondary care physician of this region. This will benefit the physicians, diabetologist to update and exchange their views on the current problems. LONG LIVE NEDS

 

Wish all best wishes…..                    

                                                                                             Dr. Amio Sarma                     

Founder President of NEDS