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I am very happy to learn that Pathanamthitta District Association,
Kuwait, is conducting a cultural event on 25th February 2018.

As a Malayalee organisation functioning in the middle East, Pathan-

amthitta District Association Kuwait exists as a solace to the Indians,
those who are duped and cheated by illegal recruiting agencies. It
very pleasure to know that the association undertakes plenty of char-
itable activities in Pathanamthitta district too.
I extend my heartiest wishes to the programme and the souvenir
publishing in connection with the celebration.

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 Adv. Adoor Prakash
Konni

Member
Kerala Legislative Assembly

It's my pleasure to wish a grand success to "Hrudayathil sook-

shikkan" ,the mega cultural event, hosted by Pathanamthitta
District association, Kuwait.

Pathanamthitta district association has been with the people

of Pathanamthitta in Kuwait , for the betterment of their life
and resolving their grievances and engaged in benevolent ser-
vices in the district as well, since it's inception.

Once again,I would like to extend my wishes to the program

and the association

Adoor Prakash

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Patron’s Message and Thoughts

“Love humans, for there is no greater virtue, no greater religion, than the love of humanity. Nurture and value
friendship, for there is no greater happiness, no greater enjoyment, no greater treasure than the love and
companionship of a good friend”.
On the significant occasion of the staging of Pathanamthitta District Association’s prestigious event “HRIDAYATHIL
SOOKSHIKKAN”, I extend my warm greetings to the members of the Association, people of Pathanamthitta District,
our well-wishers and supporters and the audience who will experience the enchanting moments of melody and
beauty.
Pathanamthitta District Association, which was formed in the year 2001 has gone from strength to strength to earn
a niche for itself in the social firmament of Kuwait and an enviable reputation as a well-meaning purposeful social
organization. Community organizations, whether social, cultural, sports or arts have been playing a vital role in the
life and well being of the expatriate community in Kuwait. Pathanamthitta District Association has succeeded in
performing its role admirably during the past 18 years of its existence as an exponent of the traditional values and
rich cultural heritage of the country and as a vibrant and caring organization in the forefront of social welfare and
humanitarian services.
As a person who has been with the Association in various capacities since its formation till this day, I can honestly
say that Pathanamthitta District Association has always endeavored to embody a culture of quality and high moral
values imbibed from the virtues of honesty, truthfulness, love and compassion for humanity, equality, transparency
and personal integrity in all its norms, practices, activities and services, which have helped the Association to earn
admiration, respect and credibility among its community as well as among the public in Kuwait and Kerala and
other community welfare organizations in Kuwait and greatly contributed to its sustainability and the success of its
activities.
“HRIDAYATHIL SOOKSHIKKAN”, as I understood, is being held as a mega event with the motive of enhancing the
capability of the Association to extend the scope and reach of Association’s services in its noble efforts underlining
the theme of “Love for humanity”.
My ardent hope is that Pathanamthitta District Association, which has been my life and soul all these years will
continue to and flourish as a strong socio-cultural organization in Kuwait retaining its good culture and values,
credibility and reputation, fostering friendship and unity among its members and community and brightening human
lives.
On this occasion, I gratefully acknowledge the role and services of Association Founder Members and its past
Executive Committee Members and tearfully reminisce my unfortunate friends who are no longer in this world, A.M.
Mathewkutty (Founder Member and former President), Bose Zachariah and M.G. James (both Founder Members
and Executive Committee Members), who have been with me in the establishment of the Association and in its grow-
ing years and who all have contributed heavily and sincerely in and the implementation and success of Association’s
ideals and objectives and the success of all its programs and events.
I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation and congratulations to the President
Sri. K. Jayakumar, General Secretary Sri. Muralee S. Panicker, Conveners and all other Office Bearers as well
as Executive Committee Members of the Association, who have worked hard unitedly, efficiently and sincerely for
organizing and holding the mega event “HRIDAYATHIL SOOKSHIKKAN” and for their dedication and commitment
for the success of the event. I am happy that the Association is in safe hands.

My Love and warm regards to all.

Oommen George (Jose)
Patron
Mobile no. 965 99722437 - Email : omgeo7@yahoo.com

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Bearers

JAYAKUMAR K MURALEE S PANICKER

President General Secretary

THOMAS JOHN LALU JACOB KALAIVANI ALEXANDER K V

Treasurer General Convener SANTHOSH KUMAR Vice President
Vice President

BIJI MURALI JITHIN JOSE ABU PETER SAM JOMY GEORGE

Joint Secretary Joint Secretary Program Coordinator Publicity Convener

REGHUBAL ANI BINU JACOB THAMPY BENNY GEORGE

Media coordinator Womens wing Sponsorship & Ex Offcio
Chairperson Advt. Convener

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Patrons

OOMMEN GEORGE
Senior Patron

JOHN MATHEW RAJU ZACHARIAH

Patron Patron

Advisory
board

BINU J. PHILIP
Chairman

MURALIKRISHNAN RAJAN THOTTATHIL GEORGE EASOW

Member Member Member

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Members

P.T. SAMUELKUTTY CHARLS GEORGE BYJU PAPPACHEN CHERIAN PERANGATTU

Event Convener

K O MATHAI M J GEORGE MOHANDAS C P P.E. GEORGEKUTTY

JIKKU JOMY GEORGE TITTY THOMAS ABY ATHIKKAYAM VARGHESE OOMMAN

EAPEN GEORGE RAJESH R J BIJU VARGHESE THOMASKUTTY JACOB

Area Coordinator Auditor

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Committee

RAJESH P. RAJ RAKESH SANU S.

pathanamthitta
team

ABRAHAM DANIEL VARGHESE PAUL ANIL THOMAS GEETHA JAYAKUMAR

Laison Officer Laison Officer P.R. Coordinator Welfare Schemes
Coordinator

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 Dr. Jayakrishnan
MBBS,MD,C-DIAB,Physician/Diabetologist
Medical Director, Shifa AlJazeera Medical Centre,Fahaheel,Kuwait
DIABETES AN OVERVIEW
The American Diabetic Association (ADA) in 1997 de-
fined Diabetes mellitus (DM) as a group of metabolic
disorders leading to defects in insulin secretion and ac-
tion of insulin or both. Diabetes occurs due to a combi-
nation of hereditary and environmental factors resulting
in hyperglycemia.
HISTORY OF DIABETES
The earliest description of diabetes can be seen in the
writings of Hindu scholars as early as 1500 BC. Dia-
betes was described as ‘a mysterious disease causing
thirst, enormous urine output and wasting away of the
body fluids with flies and ants attracted to the urine of
the people’.
Sushruta was the first to recognise diabetes and defined
it as “Madhumeha”. He further explained it with obesity
and sedentary lifestyle and adviced certain exercises to
help cure it.
He also explains HTN (Hypertension) in manner, which
matches the modern symptoms of the disease. He related
obesity with diabetes and heart ailments. An Egyptian
physician Hesy-Ra during the same era mentioned dia-
betes and the description are found on the Ebers Papyrus
which lists remedies to combat the” passing of too much
urine”.
The term diabetes is believed to be coined by Apollonius
of Memphi around 250 BC, which literally means “to go
through” siphon as the disease drained more fluid than a
person could consumed. Later “Mellitus”, a Latin word
was added because patients had sweet urine.
CAUSES
The Beta cells present in the Pancreas produce insulin,
a diminished production of insulin from the Beta cells
results in Type – 1 diabetes.
Resistance to the effects of the insulin-- Here the patient
has insulin in the body but there is resistance to the ef-
fects of insulin.
CLASSICAL SYMPTOMS
POLYURIA—Increased frequency of urination
POLYDIPSIA--- Increased thirst
BLURRING OF VISION
UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS
LETHARGY
DIABETES:- THE INDIAN SCENARIO
From the epidemiological data that we have, as per the
WHO (World Health Organisation), there were around
32 million diabetic patients in India in the year 2000.
The IDF ( International Diabetes Federation), estimates
the number of diabetic patients to increase to 120 million
by 2030.
RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES-- SCREENING
Those who should be screened for diabetes include over
weight adults (BMI-Body Mass Index more than 25),
age 45 and older as well as adults less than 45yrs of age
over weight and who have one or more of the following
risk factors.
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Type 1 Diabetes--- Commonly found in children and
teenagers.
Type 2 Diabetes—commonly found in young adults and
people over 40yrs.
Gestational Diabetes---Diabetes in pregnancy
TEST TO BE PERFOMED REGULARLY IN A PA-
TIENT OF DIABETES

1: HbA1c—once in 3 months
2: FBS, PPBS---Once in a month
3: Lipid Profile—Once in year if normal/ if abnormal
once in 3 months.
4: Micro Albuminuria/ Kidney Function Test---Once in
a year (If normal)
5: Eye examination ---Once in a Year
6: Dental Examination – Once in 6 months.

The patient should do foot examination by self daily in

1. Are habitually physically inactive
order to look for any minor cuts or wounds that might go
2. Have previously been identified as having IFG ( Im-
un noticed due to lack of sensation.
paired fasting Glucose ie increased fasting blood glu-
cose levels) or IGT (Impaired Glucose Tolerance ie
COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES
increased post prandial blood glucose level)
3. Have a family history of diabetes
Macro vascular complications:
4. Have had GDM ( gestational Diabetes ie diabetes
1: Cerebrovascular disease—Stroke
during pregnancy) or having given birth to a child
2: Coronary Artery Disease—Heart Attacks
weighing more than 9 pounds.
3: Peripheral Artery Disease
5. Hypertensive
6. Having HDL Cholesterol less than 35 and Triglycer-
Micro Vascular complications:
ides more than 250mg/dl
7. Have PCOD ( polycystic ovarian disease).
1: Diabetic neuropathy---Affecting the nerves.
2: Diabetic retinopathy—Eyes being affected.
DIAGNOSING DIABETES
3: Diabetic Nephropathy---Kidneys being affected.
CATEGORIES OF DIABETES BASED ON DIAG-
4: Erectile Dysfunction---sexual dysfunction
NOSTIC CRITERIA.
Normal FBS (Fasting Blood Glucose)--- Less than
CONCLUSION
100mg/dl ( 5.6mmol/l)
OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) --- 2hr post load
Life style modification is the most effective tool in the
glucose less than 140mg/dl (7.8mmol/l)
prevention or delaying the onset of Type 2 DM.
IFG (Impaired Fasting Glucose) --- more than 100mg/dl
(5.6mmol/l ) and less than 126mg/l (6.9 mmol/l)
Modest weight loss of 5 to 10% of the body weight in an
IGT –OGTT – 2hr post load glucose levels between
over weight/obese individual can substantially reduced
140mg/dl (7.9mmol/l) to 199mg/dl ( 11.1mmol/l)
the risk of new onset diabetes.
DIABETES--- Symptoms of diabetes plus plasma glu-
cose concentration more than 200 mgl/dl. The classic
Moderate intensity physical activity also play and impor-
symptoms include polyuria, polydipsia and unexplained
tant role in reducing diabetes risk even in the absence of
weight loss.
weight loss. A healthy balanced diet can also help.
OR
The prevention of Type 1 diabetes is more difficult task
FBS more than 126mg/dl
considering the inheritable nature of the disease with
OR
multiple genetic risk, which are modulated by a variety
2 hr plasma glucose more than 200mg/dl during an Oral
of environmental risk factors.
Glucose Tolerance Test.

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