On the occasion of the National Pharmacy Week and the World Diabetes day, the Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Diabetes and Endocare Clinic, led by Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Sunil Kumar Kota organised a diabetes awareness rally at Brahmapur.
Around 200 participants registered for the event, where IG, Southern range Ghanshyam Upadhyay was the chief guest. Mayor, Berhampur Municipal Corporation K Madhavi, Sub Collector, Brahmapur Sidhharth Shankar Swain, CDMO Dr Saroj Mishra, District Education Officer Sanatan Panda and chairperson, Roland Institutes J Jayalakshmi joined as the guests of honour.
Upadhyay highlighted the importance of regular exercise and proper lifestyle in maintaining healthy life both in diabetics and non diabetics. Swain stressed upon diet control and a regulated life style. Madhavi highlighted the theme of this year as “Women and Diabetes” and called upon the ladies to take care of themselves for greater good of the society.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Kota said exercise is the cornerstone of diabetes management, which helps insulin to discharge its duty even better and lower the sugar. Additionally, exercise is helpful in reducing blood pressure, cholesterol and improving cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) function. Daily 30-45 minutes of brisk walk is essential. This is ideally achieved by covering a distance of 4-5 km over a period of 45-60 minutes.
An awareness video on diabetes was presented. Scores participated in walk clad in uniform. The rally started from Ramalingam Tank Road and proceeded through SNT Road, Giri Market, Sanobazaar, Powell street, Diamond Tank Road and BeMC road.