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General Physician - Answered on Jan 10, 2023

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan has been practising for 30 years.
She specialises in general medicine, child development and senior citizen care.
A graduate from Madurai Medical College, she has DNB training in paediatrics and a postgraduate degree in developmental neurology.
She has trained in Tai chi, eurythmy, Bothmer gymnastics, spacial dynamics and yoga.
She works with children with development difficulties at Sparrc Institute and is the head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities.... more
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Food habit for diabetic

Ans: Complex Carb with portion controlled, adequate protein and fat through Polyunsaturated fat and oil seeds, should be taken in balanced quantities
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