Governor Punjab, Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended a ceremony organized by Pakistan Endocrine Society and Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine in connection with World Diabetes Day here at Governor House Lahore as chief guest today. On this occasion, Governor Punjab also led a diabetes awareness walk from Alhamra Arts Council to Governor’s House. Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Prof. Dr. Javed Akram also accompanied Governor Punjab.
While addressing the ceremony, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that diabetes and other diseases can be prevented adopting Islamic lifestyle. He said that it is possible to prevent this disease with timely diagnosis. Governor Punjab said that there is a need to create awareness among the people to prevent diabetes. He said that the number of diabetic patients in Pakistan are increasing to an alarming extent, adding that we have to change our lifestyle to get rid of this disease. Governor. He said that fasting is a shield for the prevention of diseases, adding that scientific research has also proved that the intermittent fasting makes the body healthy, and prevents diseases like diabetes and blood pressure. Governor Punjab said that diabetes affects every organ of the body, especially vision, heart, liver and andkidneys . Governor Punjab said that Islam is a complete code of life . He said that we should adopt a healthy lifestyle. Governor Punjab said that as chancellor, he would also direct the vice-chancellors of all universities across the province in writing to organize awareness seminars and workshops to create awareness among the students and prevent this disease. Governor Punjab said that Pakistan Endocrine Society and Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine are playing an effective role in spreading awareness about diabetes prevention among the public. He said that free tests and guidance are available for the public in the screening camp set up in Governor House Lahore till 5 pm. Governor Punjab Muhammad BalighurRehman and caretaker Provincial Health Minister Dr. JavedAkram also visited the screening camp set up for the general public at the Governor’s House. Provincial caretaker Health Minister Prof. Dr. JavedAkram while addressing the gathering said that the main reason for the increase in diabetes is our lifestyle. He said that in Asia, diabetes is spreading more rapidly in countries like China, India and Pakistan. About 33% of the population in Pakistan is suffering from diabetes, he added. He said that before 1921, type 1 diabetes was considered to be fatal, but now insulin is available for these patients. Dr. JavedAkram said that life management is very important for people suffering from diabetes.
A large number of people including the president of Endocrine Society Dr. Abbas Raza, members of civil society, representatives of local and international pharmaceutical companies, students, Vice Chancellor Fatima Jinnah Medical University Prof. Dr. Khalid MasoodGondal.
