Biocon's Novel Diabetes Education Initiative Gets Award

Biocon, Asia's premier biopharmaceuticals enterprise and the largest Indian insulins Company, has been engaging with diverse stakeholders to educate them on effective Diabetes Management for Healthy Living, in addition to providing high-quality biopharmaceuticals.

As a part of its social responsibility, Biocon had introduced ABIDE, a unique diabetes education initiative for medical practitioners in year 2012. This initiative has been making a significant impact across the country and has now been conferred with the 'Award of Recognition' for it's benefits, coverage and impeccable quality of delivery by the prestigious Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI).

The award was received by Dr. Major Guruprasad Thimmaiah, Senior Director & Head -Medical Affairs and ABIDE, Biocon, at the 44th Annual Conference of RSSDI held in Hyderabad recently. This recognition from RSSDI, the largest organization for diabetes researchers and healthcare professionals in Asia, is a validation of the positive impact being made by Biocon's learning initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding of the disease, diagnosis and treatment, in order to enrich the healthcare ecosystem of India.

ABIDE is a 'paradigm-shifting' initiative designed to empower primary care physicians who treat diabetes on a regular basis. The courses, are delivered in a non-commercial setting and offer learning opportunities through 'experience sharing' during the intensive deliberations in small group engagements. The pragmatic and application-based approach of ABIDE has helped physicians improve their practice with enriched patient connect and enhanced clinical outcomes. Biocon plans to expand the ambit of the ABIDE program for the benefit of a wider group of healthcare providers.

Partha Roy Chowdhury, General Manager & Head - Metabolics Division, Branded Formulations, Biocon said, "It is truly an honor and proud moment for team ABIDE to be recognized by the prestigious RSSDI Award. As a compassionate, caring and responsible company, our efforts are aimed at raising awareness on diabetes and empowering the ecosystem to efficiently address patient needs. We aim to intensify our efforts in enabling the physician and paramedics through this school of learning."

Since its inception in 2012, ABIDE has completed 75 Courses empowering nearly 3000 physicians spread across 300 towns/cities across India.

The program is powered by a National Panel of passionate, committed and vastly experienced doctors and a Core Committee of the best Endocrinologists in the country.