World Diabetes Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, November 14 2019:
The Rural Development Society Wangjing observed World Diabetes Day at Salungpham, Thoubal district today.
As part of the event, organised under the theme "Family and Diabetes," a diabetes prevention awareness rally was taken out in and around Salungpham area.
Pradhan of Kang Yambem Gram Panchayat, Salungpham Phuritsabam Leibakchao flagged off the rally from Salungpham Panthoibi market.
Around 500 men and women including students, members of club organisation, ASHA workers took part in the rally.
Addressing the gathering before the rally, Leisangthem Damu, project co-ordinator of the society said that one person out of five in India suffers from diabetes.
He hinted that proper diet is a must to prevent and control diabetes.
Two dedicated clinics have also been opened in Kakching district at Wangoo Tera and Wabagai, he said.
Early diagnosis is key to treatment, he said.