The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College (CMC) will organise a cookery competition between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Darling Residency in Vellore town on September 27 (Saturday) to commemorate World Diabetes Day 2025.
According to a press release, the theme of the competition is “Dinner – Conquering the Night Cravings – Creating a Healthy Diabetes Friendly Inner” as nutrition and diet play a crucial role in the prevention and management of diabetes, and it is important to eat balanced portions of wholesome home-cooked meals in a timely manner. The competition is an effort to actively engage the local community and raise awareness about the nutritional aspect of at-home diabetes care.
The CMC’s staff, neighbouring institutions, teachers from schools and colleges and local social clubs are expected to participate in the competition. With the cookery competition, CMC aims to showcase various healthy and delicious diabetes-friendly meals, prepared using fresh and easily-accessible ingredients, that can be savoured by the entire family.
Participants and attendees from diverse backgrounds will get the opportunity to present, taste and learn about cuisines and recipes that are different from what is familiar to them.
The Chief Guest of the event will be Lallu Joseph, Associate General Superintendent, Institutional Quality Management (CMC). Entries can be submitted through an online portal (www.cmcendovellore.org/wdd24), the release said.
Published – September 24, 2025 05:45 am IST
