The Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Southern) Office organised an awareness workshop endocrine disorders here on Tuesday.
The workshop aimed at spreading awareness on endocrine disorders like diabetes, thyroid, obesity, hypertension, etc. Special Secretary to the RDC Ranjan Sharma presided over the meeting while Brahmapur-based endocrinologist, diabetes super specialist Dr Sunil Kumar Kota from the Diabetes and Endocare Clinic joined as the resource person.
Dr Kota enlightened the staffs on the causes, preventions and treatments of various endocrine disorders. He called upon the police personnel to undergo annual testing for blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure. “Apart from proper diet control, regular exercise and lifestyle changes, diabetic patients should take medicines regularly and do periodic testing as per the doctor’s advice” he added.
Highlighting the prevalence, symptoms of hypertension, obesity, thyroid disorders, Dr Kota said timely treatment and periodic follow up with doctor prevents the complications. RDC Additional Secretary Pradip Mishra was present, among others.