Diabetes camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 26 2012:
A free diabetes detection and doctors consultation camp was organised at Maroodyan Diabetes Clinic and Metabolic Speciality Centre, Clinic Maroodyan and Research Centre, Palace Gate today.
Free blood glucose, uric acid, urine test along with Hypertension and obesity screening were conducted from 7 am to 12 noon as part of the nation wide drive to detect diabetes.
Altogether 70 persons were diagnosed.
Laboratory screening and diabetes education materials were provided by Lupin Diabetes Care.
A special lecture on screening of diabetes with special precaution in PP sample and time collection was delivered by Biochemist Dr Bablu Sukla Das.
An interactive lecture on diet planning and role of diet and exercise in management of diabetes was given by dietician and diabetes educator of Maroodyan Diabetes Clinic and Metabolic Speciality Centre, Bijoyrani Devi.
Those patients registered in this camp will be available for free follow up consultation for one month, said a press release.