Nawanshahr, 14 November (Jatinder Pal Singh Kaler):- An awareness programme was organised at District Hospital, Nawanshahr, on Saturday to mark World Diabetes Day under the able guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr. Geetanjali Singh. The objective was to make people aware of the symptoms and causes of diabetes, preventive measures, timely testing and treatment.
On this occasion, Civil Surgeon Dr. Geetanjali Singh, while delivering an awareness message, said that diabetes should not be taken lightly, as timely testing and proper treatment can reduce the risk of serious complications caused by the disease. She said that this year's World Diabetes Day theme is “Diabetes: Timely Action”, which highlights the importance of early detection and timely treatment of the disease.
She explained that frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, weakness, blurred vision and slow healing of wounds are possible symptoms of diabetes. However, sometimes no clear symptoms appear in the early stages, making regular blood sugar testing extremely important.
The Civil Surgeon said that a balanced diet, green vegetables, whole grains and an appropriate quantity of fruits, along with at least 30 minutes of daily walking or exercise and maintaining a healthy body weight, are essential to prevent diabetes and keep it under control. She also urged people to reduce their consumption of sugary foods, excessive oil and refined flour, and to avoid tobacco use.
On this occasion, Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr. Harpreet Singh said that uncontrolled diabetes can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Therefore, people living with diabetes should take their medicines regularly as advised by their doctors and should never discontinue treatment on their own. He appealed to district residents to remain alert about their health and, whenever required, visit the nearest government health institution for testing and medical advice.
Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr. Harpreet Singh, Senior Medical Officer of District Hospital, Nawanshahr, Dr. Ajay Basra, and other officials and employees of the Health Department were present on the occasion.
