Date:17-11-2022
World Diabetes day is celebrated on 14th November to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin alongwith Charles Best in 1922. It was first established in 1991 by the International Federation of Diabetes with the support of World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about health threats posed by diabetes.
International Diabetes Federation revealed that the number of adults living with diabetes has risen 16% globally since 2019, bringing the total number to 537 million. This number is expected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045.
Therefore, this year WHO has given theme the “Access to Diabetes Education” which is a vital component to lessen the number of diabetics as well as to reduce the chronic effects of disease such as kidney failure and stroke etc.
Under the aegis of IQAC and IIC (Institution’s Innovation Cell), the department of Life Sciences, Allied Health Sciences & Agriculture Sciences of SBBSU in collaboration with NEHRU YUVA KENDRA, PUNJAB, organized a DIABETES FAIR on 18th November 2022 in the village of Padhiana. to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on the health of people.
About 35 students of B.Sc MLS, Semester -3, 5 and MSc Medical Microbiology sem-1 and 3 participated in the event. The event was headed by two of the faculty members Dr Aksh Sharma and Mrs Kamaldeep Kaur from the discipline of Medical Lab Sciences.
The major objective of the drive was to spread education about metabolic disease DIABETES: Its types, causes, symptoms and diagnosis alongwith available treatments. The second component was the onsite testing of blood glucose level using glucometer.
The information regarding the myths and facts about the disease was disseminated through charts and posters as well as direct communication with the local public of the village and nearby areas. The people were also informed about the recommended food items with low glycemic index as well as restricted foods articles for diabetic patients.
About 43 patients were tested for onsite for blood glucose levels (Random). Out of which only 15 persons were detected with higher glucose levels and were suggested to monitor their blood glucose level on regular basis. They were also suggested to keep their sugar level under control through strict diet management and by doing exercise daily.
The Sarpanch of the village Ms. Kuljit Kaur, alongwith members of Nehru Yuva Kendra and Gurudwara Sahib Bhra Khu provided the necessary arrangements including blood glucose test kits and glucometer for the overall conduct of event and to make it successful.
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