DRFHE–CII Health Awareness Session on Diabetes @ DRONACHARYA GROUP
GREATER NOIDA TENNEWS REPORTER LOKESH GOSWAMI
Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida in association with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Dr. Reddy’s Foundation for Health Education organized a Health Awareness Session on “Diabetes” under the banner of DGI NSS Wing on 18th November 2016. The objective of the event was to inculcate fundamental awareness of diabetes amongst common mass. The program started with Bouquet presentation to Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Dialectologists by Prof. S.K. Bagga, Director, Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida. Dr. Sanjay Sharma began his session with recent national and international surveys on diabetes. He said that 3.2 million Indians have diabetes. Many may also be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in the future. He recommended physical exercise and weight-loss plan for people trying to prevent type 2 diabetes. Engaging in at least 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week can help. However, people who don’t currently exercise may need to start in smaller intervals. Dr. Sharma told that Smokers are significantly more likely to have diabetes. According to him, smokers are 50 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than are people who don’t smoke. The more a person smokes, the higher their risk.Dr. Sharma discussed that moderate alcohol consumption in people who already drink alcohol may have protective effects against diabetes. Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol helps the body use blood glucose more effectively. For men, this is no more than two drinks per day. For women, moderate consumption is no more than one drink per day. The session ended with the interactive session. Dr. Sharma answered the questions raised by the audience regarding symptoms of Diabetes. Dr. Sharma was presented with a memento by Prof. S.K. Bagga, Director DGI, Greater Noidafor conducting the valuable awareness session.
