Divisional Railway Hospital, Vijayawada observes “World Diabetes Day”
Divisional Railway Hospital, Vijayawada observed "World Diabetes Day” at New OPD Block today i.e., 14th November 2023. On the occasion of World Diabetes Day an Awareness program & Screening Camp was conducted for Railway Beneficiaries. Dr. M Sowribala, Chief Medical Superintendent, Divisional Railway Hospital, Vijayawada graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The Theme for this year World Diabetes Day is "Access to Diabetic care".
At the outset, Dr.M.Jaideep ACMS, Health & Family Welfare welcomed the Railway Beneficiaries & briefed them about the burden of Diabetes & its complications in society. Dr. M.V Saikrishna, Consultant Nephrologist, Sunrise Hospital gave Audio -Visual presentation on Diabetes- causes, Symptoms, complications, treatment & prevention measures. Dr. M.V Saikrishna & Dr. Sindhu, Physician interactcted with the Beneficiaries and answered querries raised by them.
Adressing the Beneficiaries, Dr.M Sowribala CMS, Railway Hospital stated that World Diabetes Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on the health of people and to highlight the opportunities to strengthen the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. Dr.M Sowribala highlighted that Type 2 Diabetes is often preventable through a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining normal body weight, and avoiding tobacco use. CMS advised the Beneficiaries especially employees in mid-30-45 years of age group to undergo regular screening tests which aid in early detection of Diabetes and practice diet control and regular exercises to beat the work stress.
On the ocassion Screening camp was conducted & tests like RBS ,RFT & Lipid profile were done to Railway Employees / Beneficiaries. Health Education Material regarding Diet Counseling & Life Style Changes were distributed to the beneficiaries
Around 150 Railway Beneficiaries, Duty Doctors, Nursing Staff and other participated in the awareness programme at Railway Hospital.
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