Dr al-Janahi addressing a gathering of doctors

Staff Reporter
MULTI-DRUG treatment always produces better results in diabetic patients, according to consultant endocrinologist at Hamad General Hospital Dr Ibrahim al-Janahi.
Dr al-Janahi said this while delivering a lecture at a function of the Indian Medical Association (Qatar chapter) and Indian Doctors Club recently.
While elaborating on various medications available for type-2 diabetes, Dr al-Janahi stressed upon the usefulness of investigating glycosylated haemoglobin, in every three months.
He said such a step would help provide information on the percentage of average blood sugar over the previous three months. This, Dr al-Janahi said, would enable the physician to alter drug regimes or identify drug defaulters.
Dr al-Janahi said since the installation of the insulin pump at Hamad Hospital, a large number of patients have benefited from the pocket-sized electronic medical device.
The pump, when attached to the body surface of a diabetic automatically delivers fixed doses of insulin to the patient over regular intervals even while continuing to determine the blood sugar levels periodically.
While cautioning the people on the growing incidence of diabetics, Dr al-Janahi said according to studies, in the next 20 years at least 300mn people are expected to suffer from diabetics and the majority of the new additions would be from the Asian countries.
Earlier, Dr K C Chacko, senior doctor at Hamad Hospital, introduced the speaker. IMA president Dr Sameer Kalandhan welcomed the gathering. Dr Joyal Jacob Mathew chaired the meeting while Dr Susan George proposed the vote of thanks.
Later, Indian Ambassador George Joseph presented a memento to Dr al-Janahi.
Mepha Pharma sponsored the event.
The next scientific session will be held on ‘metaolic syndrome’ on October 25 at Millennium Hotel.
On November 2, IMA will hold a free medical camp for labourers, to be organised by the Indian Community Benevolent Fund (ICBF).