The document discusses India's initiative to address diabetic retinopathy through screening clinics and awareness campaigns. It notes that approximately 66 million Indians have diabetes, and around 7 million will develop diabetic retinopathy. As a pilot project, the state of Gujarat was chosen, where the project was officially launched in Vadodara in 2015. Screening clinics and awareness campaigns were initiated there successfully. The project is now being expanded to other areas like Kozhikode and Kollam with support from AIOS. A free mobile app was also created to help diabetics better manage their condition through glucose monitoring and reminders to prevent complications. The initiative marks the dawn of a new era of collaboration between organizations to ensure broader participation and

1. IMA CWC Delhi 24 September 2017
Dr NSD Raju
Chairman , IMA AIOS Project PDB

2. Approximately 66 million diabetics in India
Around 7 million will have diabetic retinopathy
IMA initiative Dr Marthanda Pillai Dr K K
Aggrawal
AIOS Dr Debasish Bhattacharya, Dr Quresh,Dr
Ramamurthy

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4.  As a pilot project Gujarat State chosen
 Official launching of the project in Vadodara
on 19 April 2015
Both Diabetic Retinopathy Screening clinic and
Awareness Campaign officiallyinitiated
The project is being implemented successfully

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14. Kozhikode Kollam

15. Kolkata Kolkata

20.  The App Available free on android platform
 Better control of Diabetes ensure compliance
 Send reminders for periodic Check up, due
date for check up, help prevent complications
 Graphic recording of glucose levels, Hb a1c

23.  Dawn of a new era
 Joining hands with AIOS
 Broader platform and stronger infrastructure
 Ensure involvement and participation of
Governmental and non governmental agencies
 Persistence and perseverance
 On-going program

24. Thank You