Proper medical nutrition therapy, exercise, self-administration of insulin, proper foot care and use of CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) are keys to control diabetes and prevention of diabetes-related complications, said AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Prof (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas on the occasion of a walkathon organised on Thursday on the theme “Education to protect tomorrow".
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has improved access to diabetes care with a dedicated Endocrinology Unit for treatment. Even if someone suspects of having diabetes, they can check themselves at the NCD clinic set up at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said Dr Biswas.
The walkathon started from the Biju Pattnaik Police Training Academy gate and concluded at the AIIMS campus. Dr Biswas also joined the walkathon alongside the students and faculty members.
Head of Endocrinology Department Dr Kishore Kumar Behera reiterated the commitment of AIIMS Bhubaneswar to make people aware about access to diabetes care.