The Times of India is hosting its fourth Medithon on December 13th, focusing on empowering individuals to live well with diabetes. Expert endocrinologists from across India will lead four sessions covering diabetes basics, risk factors, complications, the link with obesity, and importantly, prevention, management, and reversal. Read the article to know more.
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