World Diabetes Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 14 2014 :
Observed across the globe, World Diabetes day was observed by Rural Development Society(RDS), Wangjing today where a campaign rally was organised.
Quiz competition and newsletter writing activities in several schools with an aim to educate the students on diabetes, ways to control and prevent the disease were also organised.
Speaking at the campaign, RDS secretary Laishram Ramnaran asserted, "Earlier, diabetes was common only among older people.
However, we now see many young people who are diabetics.
Therefore, we have taken up this campaign to educate the younger generation on the disease" .
Meanwhile, Lions Club of Thoubal as well observed the World Diabetes Day by organising a free diabetic and gout detection camp at Wabagai Lamkhai Community hall today.