Dr Jayati Jhala- Pediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist

06/03/2025

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On this episode we have tried to make indians aware of what lies ahead ....an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and sexual maturity disorders. but there are ways...

03/03/2025

Did you know?
One in 10 children in India are obese or overweight.

4th March is observed as World Obesity day!!

There has been a steep increase in cases of Childhoodd Obesity presenting with its complications of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal problems

Obesity is defined by the BMI of the child- the weight in proportion to the height ..

Increasing obesity has 3 main reasons in children
- Sugary and processed foods
- Zero or very less physical activity. - Uncontrolled screen time even during meals

On World obesity day, let us try to change these habits.
Let’s Prevent Childhood Obesity with followings measures:

- Avoid screen time more than 1 hour. - Encourage more and more of physical activity in children at least 1 hour a day. - Cut down on the sugary and processed packet food.

Let’s prevent all the deadly complications of Obesity in children to make them a healthier adult.

15/11/2024

My article on occasion of “World Diabetes Day”

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08/11/2024

November is celebrated as Diabetes Awareness Month and 14th November is observed as “World Diabetes Awareness Day”

The Theme for this year is “Diabetes and WellBeing”

It is important for the people living with Diabetes, especially children to lead a normal life with good mental health.

Let’s Join hands to spread awareness!!

10/03/2024

Honoured to be invited for a talk on “Juvenile Obesity: An unseen pandemic” on the occasion of International Women’s day at Indian Medical Association, Mumbai west!

29/11/2023

Privileged to be invited as a faculty in Type 1 Diabetes Conference organised by Department of Endocrinology at P. D.Hinduja Hospital, Mahim. Delivered a talk on “Vaccination in Type 1 DM”.

06/10/2023

It was a wonderful experience interacting with the school kids of and spreading awareness for Prevention of Childhood Obesity!

Start Early, Prevent Early!
of Physical activity is a must for any teenager.