It’S World Diabetes Day And We’Ve Got Some Important Insights To Share With You. So, Here’S The Deal – Experts Are Saying That The Rise In Diabetes Cases In Asian Countries, Including Pakistan, Is Mainly Due To The Adoption Of A More Sedentary Lifestyle And Western Food. Back In The Day, Asians Used To Keep It Simple With Lots Of Veggies, But Now It’S All About Meat And A More Mechanised Way Of Living.
At A Seminar Organised By The Nutrition Department, Institute Of Public Health, Some Health Pros Dropped Some Knowledge Bombs. They Stressed That Cutting Down On Sugar And Sweets Can Help Prevent Obesity And Diabetes, Which Are Major Causes Of High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Renal Failure, And Blindness. They Also Highlighted The Importance Of Eating Less, Avoiding Junk Food And Cold Drinks, And Getting Regular Exercise To Stay Healthy.
The Burden Of Diseases In Pakistan Is On The Rise, And Diabetes Is A Big Part Of That. In Fact, There Are A Whopping 32 Million People In Pakistan Dealing With Diabetes. That’S A Huge Number, Folks! It’S No Joke. The Experts Are Urging Everyone Over 35 To Get Their Blood Sugar Levels Checked Regularly To Catch Diabetes Early And Prevent It From Causing Serious Health Issues. They Also Talked About The Effectiveness Of Insulin In Treating Diabetes And The Alarming Fact That 35% Of Deaths In Pakistan Before The Age Of 60 Are Due To Diabetes. That’S A Serious Wake-Up Call, Isn’T It?
Dr. Mahnaz Nasir Khan Had Some Wise Words To Share. She Emphasised The Need To Change Our Daily Lifestyle And Eating Habits. It’S All About Eating To Live, Not Living To Eat. To Wrap Things Up, There Was A Symbolic Walk And A Nutrition Camp Where Free Sugar Tests, Blood Pressure Checks, And Weight Measurements Were Conducted. The Aim Was To Spread Awareness About Diabetes Prevention, Management, And Healthy Living. Let’S All Take A Step Towards A Healthier Lifestyle, Shall We?
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