The Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at PGIMER hosted the second edition of ‘Janta ka saath PGI ka haath’ at the APC auditorium of PGIMER. The initiative aims to provide a common platform for the general public, patients, and caregivers to discuss concerns related to diabetes, its prevention, and associated complications.
The interactive program was attended by 200 people, including patients, endocrinologists, nephrologists, ophthalmologists, transplant surgeons, nursing professionals, and the general public. The event featured several talks on various aspects of diabetes, including gestational diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic hepatopathy, diabetic foot prevention, hypoglycemia causes and treatment, correct techniques of insulin injection, and important lab investigations in patients with diabetes.
During the inaugural address, Prof. Vivek Lal emphasized the importance of exercise for healthy living and how it can help prevent diabetes. He said, “Exercise is medicine.” The program also had a panel discussion that included nephrologists, ophthalmologists, and bone mineral specialists from Henry Ford Hospital, USA. Prof. D. Sudhaker Rao shared tips on bone health and diabetes management with the audience.
The take-home message from the event was that preventing diabetes requires maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and a healthy diet. For those already living with diabetes, controlling blood glucose and blood pressure levels is critical to preventing complications. Several Type 1 diabetes kids with the best glycemic control were awarded prizes to purchase insulin and glucose strips.
Dr. Sanjay Bhadada, Prof & Head, along with the faculty of Endocrinology, delivered informative talks on diabetic care. Speaking about the event, Prof. Sudhaker Rao congratulated Prof. Vivek Lal for taking the initiative to create a “Sangam” of patients, their family members, the general public, and healthcare givers. The program was a great success in educating the public about diabetes and supporting those living with the condition.
