Ahead of World Diabetes Day (November 14), the Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic, Berhampur, led by Dr Sunil Kumar Kota in association with the Odisha Retired Employees Association and the Senior Citizens Employees Forum, Chhatrapur organised an awareness rally here on Sunday.
Around 100 persons participated in the rally, which was graced by Ganjam SP Brijesh Rai, local MLA Dr Priyanshu Pradhan and former MLA Ashok Choudhury as guests, among others.
The guests stressed upon regular exercises and diet control.
Speaking on the theme, “Walk for Healthy Life”, Kota said, “Exercise is the corner stone of diabetes management, which helps insulin to discharge its duty even better and lower the sugar. Additional exercise is helpful in reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, and improving cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) function. Daily 30-45 minutes of brisk walk, covering 4-5 km, is essential.”
He too stated that the daily walk can be accumulated in short bouts of walks carried out 2-3 times a day with each bout consisting of a minimum of 10-15 minutes at a stretch. The elderly people who frequently have knee problems can undergo upper body exercises like banging of hands, rolling over from side to side etc.
Among others, Niranjan Tripathy, Prafulla Patnaik, Brahmanand Padhy were present.