Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 1:48 PM |
Ludhiana: 25th March, 2015: (Shalu Arora//Punjab Screen):
A Diabetes awareness program was organized by Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana under the supervision of Dr.Navtej Singh, Consultant,
Medicine and Diabetes, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana.
More than 85 patients and their
relatives attended the programme. Separate rounds of Interaction were
held and a lot of queries regarding cancer were resolved. The whole
session was followed by question-answer round on Diet Plans, Routine
Exercises and various scenarios of daily life.
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While
talking with patients Dr.Navtej Singh said, “Diabetes is disease of
impairment of glucose metabolism. Diabetes is a long term condition
that causes high blood sugars. In Type 2 Diabetes, body does not
produce enough insulin for proper function. In 2013, it was estimated
that over 382 million people throughout the world had diabetes. Most
common symptoms of diabetes are increased urination,
intense thrist and hunger, weight gain or unusual weight loss, fatigue,
male sexual dysfunction, numbness and tingling in hands and feet. First
line treatment for type 2 Diabetes is diet, weight control and physical
activity. If blood sugars are not controlled
by diet control and physical activity, then medicines to control blood
sugar levels are started.”
Everything is in patients hand to control diabetes doctor’s guidance and suggestions can bring good results.
Uncontrolled
diabetes can cause Heart, Kidney and Eye diseases. Even 1% reduction in
Hb A/C (Average of 2-3 months blood sugars), can save a
patient from many dreaded complications of Diabetes.
Physical
activity is important element in prevention and management of Diabetes.
30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercises 6 days a week or 150
minutes per week reduces risk of Diabetes Mellitus. Other benefits of
physical activity are that it decreases insulin resistance, decreases
adiposity (Obesity) and improves glucose and lipid levels.
Diet
also plays an important role in diabetes management. Restrict to 20-25%
fats in total calories of your diet, increase fibre content of
food encourage intake of whole grains, beans, fibre containing fruits
vegetables and nuts. Small frequent meals and slow eating also helps in
controlling blood sugar levels.
To
stop the Epidemic of Diabetes, it is fairly simple medical professional
believe that turning off TV and computer and going outside to walk
or exercise will go a long way to stop this epidemic. Other suggestions
include cutting calories in diets, snacking on wholegrain and high
fibre foods, avoiding smoking and alcohol, exercising regularly and
getting stress levels under control are pro-active
ways to keep this diabetic epidemic from continuing to grow.
Also
present on the occasion were Mr.Vivan Gill, Facility Director,
Dr.Harpreet Brar, Admin Head, Dr.Ankush Mehta, Medical Superintendent
Fortis
Hospital, Ludhiana
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