More Than 2,000 Visits Recorded at Diabetes and Obesity Schools in Kalmykia

Over the first nine months of 2026, Kalmykia recorded more than 2,000 visits to the School of Diabetes and the School of Obesity and Excess Body Weight. The schools operate at the Regional Endocrinological Center of the Republican Hospital named after P. P. Zhemchuev under the federal program "Fight against Diabetes Mellitus."

Endocrinologists help patients understand the diseases and manage their health independently, focusing on blood sugar control, therapeutic nutrition, proper insulin use, calculating bread units, and accounting for carbohydrates. Adult classes are held at the consultative polyclinic of the Republican Hospital named after P. P. Zhemchuev (Elista, Pushkin Street, 52, office No. 347). Children’s and adolescent classes are at the Republican Children’s Medical Center named after V. D. Mandzhieva (Elista, Rokchinsky Street, 1).

A young endocrinologist, Valentina Marilova (who completed targeted training supported by the Kalmykia Ministry of Health), began work in September. Acting Minister of Health of Kalmykia Arslan Musharaev noted that such programs support prevention, patient education, and training of medical personnel.