Diabetes Detection and Awareness Camp organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 12 2022:
Lions Club of Imphal in association with the Tiddim Road Athletics Union (TRAU) conducted a Diabetes Detection and Awareness Camp at TRAU office, Kwakeithel Bazar today.
A press release by Lions Club of Imphal stated that the camp was held in connection with "World Diabetes Day, 2022" which is observed as "One Multiple One Activity" of Lions Multiple District 322 under the theme "Knock Out Diabetes" .
People from surrounding areas and women vendors of Kwakeithel Bazar had diabetes tests done at the camp.
Presenting an awareness message, the president of Lions Club of Imphal, Lion Dr P Brajamani said that Diabetes has become a global epidemic and about 490 million adults are living with it and is expected to increase to 700 million by 2045 .
In order to prevent diabetes, one should engage in light exercise and avoid junk or readymade packed foods and instead partake fresh food, vegetables and seasonal fruits.
He continued that 'we must have diabetes check-up done regularly, and if found to be having diabetes proper treatment for the same must be adopted without delay' .
Diabetes Prevention Awareness pamphlets were also distributed to vendors and shopkeepers at Kwakeithel Bazar.