Awareness Lecture on Diabetes Control by Dr.Navtej Singh

Ludhiana, March 25, 2015: A Diabetes awareness programme was organised by Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana under the supervision of Dr.Navtej Singh, Consultant, Medicine and Diabetes, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana. More than 85 patients and their relatives attended the programme. Separate rounds of Interaction were held and a lot of queries regarding cancer were resolved. The whole session was followed by question-answer round on Diet Plans, Routine Exercises and various scenarios of daily life.

While talking with patients Dr.Navtej Singh said, “Diabetes is disease of impairment of glucose metabolism. Diabetes is a long term condition that causes high blood sugars. In Type 2 Diabetes, body does not produce enough insulin for proper function. In 2013, it was estimated that over 382 million people throughout the world had diabetes. Most common symptoms of diabetes are increased urination, intense thrist and hunger, weight gain or unusual weight loss, fatigue, male sexual dysfunction, numbness and tingling in hands and feet. First line treatment for type 2 Diabetes is diet, weight control and physical activity. If blood sugars are not controlled by diet control and physical activity, then medicines to control blood sugar levels are started.”

Everything is in patients hand to control diabetes doctor’s guidance and suggestions can bring good results.

Uncontrolled diabetes can cause Heart, Kidney and Eye diseases. Even 1% reduction in Hb A/C (Average of 2-3 months blood sugars), can save a patient from many dreaded complications of Diabetes.

Physical activity is important element in prevention and management of Diabetes. 30 to 45 minutes of aerobic exercises 6 days a week or 150 minutes per week reduces risk of Diabetes Mellitus. Other benefits of physical activity are that it decreases insulin resistance, decreases adiposity (Obesity) and improves glucose and lipid levels.

Diet also plays an important role in diabetes management. Restrict to 20-25% fats in total calories of your diet, increase fibre content of food encourage intake of whole grains, beans, fibre containing fruits vegetables and nuts. Small frequent meals and slow eating also helps in controlling blood sugar levels.

To stop the Epidemic of Diabetes, it is fairly simple medical professional believe that turning off TV and computer and going outside to walk or exercise will go a long way to stop this epidemic. Other suggestions include cutting calories in diets, snacking on wholegrain and high fibre foods, avoiding smoking and alcohol, exercising regularly and getting stress levels under control are pro-active ways to keep this diabetic epidemic from continuing to grow.

Also present on the occasion were Vivan Gill, Facility Director, Dr.Harpreet Brar, Admin Head, Dr.Ankush Mehta, Medical Superintendent Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana.