Vellore hospital holds diabetes-friendly Tamil Nadu and Andhra cookery contest
Christian Medical College’s Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism organised a cookery competition in Vellore to mark World Diabetes Day. Participants were asked to prepare a diabetes-friendly lunch from Tamil Nadu or Andhra cuisine, while organisers highlighted the importance of making healthier food choices part of daily life.
The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Christian Medical College organised a cookery competition in Vellore to commemorate World Diabetes Day. The event was held at Darling Residency and focused on preparing a diabetes-friendly lunch based on Tamil Nadu or Andhra cuisine. The theme was “Flavours of Our Heritage – Prepare a diabetes-friendly lunch from Tamil Nadu or Andhra Cuisine”.
The competition was intended to connect regional cooking traditions with healthier food choices. The source material did not provide details of the dishes prepared, the number of participants or the judging criteria. Sudha Jasmine, head of the Medicine-3 Unit and associate director and human resources head of the CMC Vellore and Ranipet campus, was the chief guest.
According to a press release, Jasmine emphasised the importance of making healthy food choices part of everyday life. The statement did not specify particular ingredients, cooking methods or dietary targets discussed at the event. Prizes and certificates were presented to winners in two categories: non-healthcare professionals and healthcare professionals.
The source did not identify the winners or state the prizes awarded. The competition formed part of the institution’s observance of World Diabetes Day. Beyond the event’s theme and the remarks attributed to the chief guest, no further details about CMC’s diabetes programmes or the day’s wider activities were provided.
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