Diabetic Awareness Camp For The General Public
Madurai Voice Trust, Suji HealthCare Pvt Ltd and Apollo Pharmacy jointly held a free Diabetes awareness camp for the General Public near Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai. During this camp height, weight, sugar and blood tests were done to rule out various diseases. The general public appreciated the efforts of Voice Trust, Madurai for creating awareness about the fast-spreading disease because of the change in the lifestyle of the people at large. With increasing age, the best defence against disease is early detection possible only by regular screening. It is our endeavour to make quality healthcare and specialist doctors accessible to more number of people. As part of our social and outreach initiatives, we regularly conduct free health screening camps to create awareness about preventive health checks and early detection of disease.
Diabetes Awareness Program at Nala Dental Hospital, Madurai for District police Officers
Diabetic Retinopathy Diseases - Eye Care And Awareness Campaign
On the 14th of Nov, World Diabetes Day, Voice Trust in association with Dr. Agarwals Speciality Eye Hospital, The International Lions Clubs, District 324B, and Madurai Friends Lions Club organized a Medical Specialists awareness program aimed at preventing diabetic Retinopathy and helping the visually impaired and the General public.
Diabetic Retinopathy Diseases - Eye Care And Awareness Campaign
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. The Honorable Chief guest of the program Dr B Ramasamy Swamy Member-ARIIA, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Vice Chancellor of OPJS University Delhi School of Economics Delhi University, USA Adjunct Professor State University of New York USA, Director at RIAS Civil Service Academy explained in detail about the symptoms, types, Risk factors, Prevention, Stages, Diagnosis and Treatment modalities of Diabetic Retinopathy. The eminent doctors of Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Dr Bernard Albert Rajkumar, Dr R Divya and Dr Shailendra Singh highlighted the prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy. Madurai Friends Leo Club Nursing Students, more than 80 nurses, volunteers and key personalities benefitted from the program.
Diabetes Awareness – The Common Disease and its Common Misconceptions
Diabetes comes in all shapes and sizes — like many other diseases, it isn’t one to discriminate. According to the Discover Diabetes Study, 1 in 11 people are living with diabetes right now. Even some of the healthiest people are diabetic; in fact, diabetics are often the most in tune with their bodies. Some of the characteristics of diabetes might even surprise you.
Diabetes comes in all shapes and sizes — like many other diseases, it isn’t one to discriminate. According to the Discover Diabetes Study, 1 in 11 people are living with diabetes right now. Even some of the healthiest people are diabetic; in fact, diabetics are often the most in tune with their bodies. Some of the characteristics of diabetes might even surprise you.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas is no longer able to make insulin (T1D), or the body cannot live off the insulin that it does create (T2D). Insulin, the hormone made by the pancreas, helps the glucose in your blood to be used for energy. Thus, diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose level (or blood sugar level) is higher than it should be. As a result of high blood sugar, a person may experience the following symptoms;
Increased thirst and urination
increased hunger
fatigue
blurred vision
numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
sores that do not heal
Unexplained weight loss
How does one develop diabetes?
There are a number of causes that lead to a person developing diabetes. The different types of diabetes are determined by how the disease is developed. For example, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is often triggered genetically, or by environmental factors like viruses – whereas Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is most often developed as a result of high blood pressure by those who are overweight or obese due to lack of physical activity.
Now that’s we’ve addressed the different types of diabetes let’s look a little closer.
The most common types of diabetes are T1D, T2D, gestational, and pre-diabetes.
shape of oral drugs or insulin injections to control glucose levels.
T1D – this type of diabetes can develop at any age but is most frequently developed in children and adolescent adults. Daily insulin injections and constant monitoring are required for those who have T1D.
T2D – this type of diabetes is most common in adults. This type of diabetes is most often a result of weight and treatment plans often focus on improving aspects of one’s lifestyle specifically diet and exercise. Over time this type of diabetes will require treatment in the shape of oral drugs or insulin injections to control glucose levels.
Pre-diabetes Pre-diabetes is a condition in which someone has higher than “normal” blood sugar levels. Pre-diabetes often progresses to T2D if not treated once addressed. Thankfully, pre-diabetes isn’t always a predecessor for T2D if appropriate action is taken. Simple lifestyle changes can be extremely helpful in reducing one’s likelihood of progression to T2D.
Gestational – (GDM) is a type of diabetes in which a woman experiences high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. This can result in complications for both the mother and child. It must be monitored throughout the pregnancy and all women are tested early on to determine if they have it or not. As a result of gestational diabetes, the child has a higher risk of developing T2D later in life.
Ways to reduce your risk of developing diabete
Like many other diseases and injuries your risk of diabetes decreases as you work to improve your diet and exercise regimen. We recommend exercising a minimum of 30 minutes for 5 days a week. Keep in mind that simple and gradual changes often help make the biggest changes. Things like parking your car further away and adding more vegetables to your lunch and dinner plans are great ways to get started. There are also lots of great tools like mobile applications to help you track your activity and exercise along with your food intake. Smart scales are also great tools for measuring and understanding your body’s makeup of muscle, fat, bone and more.
Here are some tips to help manage prediabetes and prevent diabetes.
Take small steps. Making changes to your lifestyle and daily habits can be hard, but you don’t have to change everything at once. It is okay to start small. Remember that setbacks are normal and do not mean you have failed—the key is to get back on track as soon as you can.
Move more. Limit time spent sitting and try to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days a week. Start slowly by breaking it up throughout the day.
Choose healthier foods and drinks most of the time. Pick foods that are high in fibre and low in fat and sugar. Build a plate that includes a balance of vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates. Drink water instead of sweetened drinks.
Take small steps. Making changes to your lifestyle and daily habits can be hard, but you don’t have to change everything at once. It is okay to start small. Remember that setbacks are normal and do not mean you have failed—the key is to get back on track as soon as you can.
Lose weight, track it, and keep it off. You may be able to prevent or delay diabetes by losing 5 to 7 per cent of your starting weight.
Seek support.It is possible to reverse prediabetes. Making a plan, tracking your progress, and getting support from your healthcare professional and loved ones can help you make the necessary lifestyle changes.
Stay up to date on vaccinations. The COVID-19 (booster shot, if eligible) and flu vaccines are especially important for people who may be more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 or the flu, such as people with diabetes.