Conducting diabetes awareness walk and seminar at Government College University Faisalabad

Faisalabad (Mian Nadeem Ahmed 94 news) In Government College University Faisalabad, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Public Health organized a diabetes awareness walk and seminar, in which health experts and doctors stated that balanced diet and regular exercise are the main factors to prevent diabetes.

In-charge Faculty of Medical Sciences Professor Dr. Abid Rasheed said in his address that effective strategy and implementation of strong policies are necessary to control the increasing trend of diabetes in the country. He emphasized that the rate of diabetes in Pakistan should not only be controlled but modern medical facilities should also be provided to eradicate this disease.

Program coordinator Dr. Ali Seiftin, while giving a detailed lecture on the symptoms of diabetes, its prevention and treatment, said that it is the need of the hour to raise awareness among the public.

Dr. Ahmad Shahzad, Dr. Owais Fazal and Dr. Javed Iqbal also addressed the seminar. The speakers enlightened the students on the importance of diabetes prevention, preventive measures and positive lifestyle changes.
Among the organizers of the seminar, the services of Dr. Sabra Sultana, Dr. Amna Aram, Dr. Zia Hammad were appreciated.
Dr Owais Fazal said that diabetic patients have to adopt healthy habits in their daily life, in which regular physical exercise along with a balanced diet is very important. Addressing the participants of the walk, other speakers said that diabetes not only affects the eyes, kidneys and other organs, but also increases the risk of TB in patients.
On this occasion, free health medical camps and screening tests were also conducted for university students and employees. A large number of university teachers and students participated in the seminar and awareness walk.