A workshop followed by screening tests for metabolic disorders like diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol problems were conducted for staffs of Gajapati district police under the guidance of Gajapati SP Sarah Sharma.
Busy schedule coupled with improper diet, lack of regular physical exercise and mental stress arising out of profession lead to quantum jump in lifestyle disorders in police personnel and make them prone to such diseases.
Dr Sunil Kumar Kota explained to the staff about symptoms, complications, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, thyroid and cholesterol problems. The interactive question and answer sessions were followed by testing for blood sugar, blood pressure, thyroid, nerve function and urine test for micral (indicator of kidney dysfunction). Around 180 police personnel got benefited from this programme.
The meeting was attended by DSP Prakash Chandra Jena and RI Dambarudhara Hinaka. An education material was distributed among the attendees.