"In my father's time, a person with diabetes reaching the age of 60 was very difficult... Now I have a series of patients who finish 100 years of life. Many of my patients with diabetes who are well controlled are doing better than non-diabetic people because a non-diabetic patient doesn't go for checkups." said Dr. V. Mohan in a conversation at the WC CKM 2026. Top 5 Takeaways from the Conversation: 1. Shift Focus from Prevalence to Complications: Rising diabetes numbers reflect increased longevity; the priority must be eliminating blindness, amputations, and heart attacks. 2. The 'A-B-C' of Prevention: Strict control of A1c, Blood pressure, and Cholesterol can prevent almost all diabetic complications. 3. The "Check-up Advantage": Regular diabetic screenings often lead to early detection of unrelated silent killers like prostate or liver cancer. 4. Primordial Prevention in Childhood: Schools must prioritize physical health over "academic monsters" to prevent heart attacks in a patient's 40s. 5. Embracing the Cardiometabolic Specialty: Moving beyond glucose-centric care toward a unified approach for heart, kidney, liver, and metabolic health. Dr. V. Mohan Dr. V. Mohan is the Chairman of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and President of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation. A Padma Shri awardee, he is ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally. With over 50 years in the field, he has authored over 1,600 publications and is a global leader in diabetes research and clinical care. Dr. P.C. Manoria Dr. P.C. Manoria is the Executive President of the 4th World Congress on CKM and a renowned cardiologist based in Mumbai. He is a prominent voice in advocating for the integration of cardiology and metabolic medicine to improve patient outcomes in chronic disease management.