LARKANA:As many as 43 crore people are suffering from diabetes across the world now and their number is increasing day by day.
This was stated by Prof Dr Hakim Ali Abro, Chairman, Department of Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, while addressing a seminar organized at Chandka Medical College Auditorium Hall here Saturday on World Diabetes Day.
Abro said that the main cause of diabetes is use of sweet things and sugar on a daily basis. He said that adopting preventive measures were essential to remain safe from this silent killer disease which eats the patients like white ants.
The preventive and precautionary measures include doing exercise on a regular basis, including early morning walk, which should be made part and parcel of life. He said that the diabetic patients must take care of any wound which occurs in feet which will become very dangerous for them.
The participants also took out an awareness rally at the very outset from Chandka Hospital Gate to Chandka Medical College Auditorium Hall to mark the day. They were holding placards and large banners in their hands. They also distributed pamphlets and hand bills among the general public.
Meanwhile, another awareness seminar was also held at St. Joseph High School which was organized by a pharmaceutical company which was also largely participated by female teachers and students.
Senior Medical Officer Dr. Nadim Akhtar Korai said while addressing the participants that about seven million people are living in Pakistan with diabetes and every fourth person is suffering from this deadly disease. He said people should avoid eating sweet things, bakery items, fast food, soft drinks, cold drinks and adopt regular exercises which will be very effective in preventing this silent killer disease. He said if sugar level is increased then the affected person may also lose his/her life.