perform their duties happily. Many famous people are suffering from this disease but by taking precautions they are very active in their fields,” Dr Salma Tanveer said.
World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 every year. In 2005, an outdoor clinic was established in Nishtar, the biggest hospital of southern Punjab for the diabetics’ treatment. In which fifteen thousand patients for treatment are registered. These patients are given medicines and insulin free of cost. A plant for shoes making is established for diabetics in Nishtar by Diabetes foundation. In Pakistan there is 5 per cent ratio of type one patients from which children are suffering whereas 95 percent ratio of type two patients. People who avoid taking fats, fast food, non-standard food and soft drinks, those can prevent from this disease, she added.
Sohail Malik, Country Head ROCHE, said: “Empowering women with diabetes” is the theme of this year. A woman trains her family. A child’s first educational institution is his mother. Therefore, women should stay healthy and aware. Wasim Akram is working with us for the last 20 years for creating awareness of the disease. We are getting them to be aware of their existence in the country. They should know that they are the future of our country. They should take care of themselves and their beloved ones. They should change their standards of living so that they can defeat this disease.”
Dr Ijaz Masood said diabetes is more dangerous than cancer. Diabetes and blood pressure are silent diseases and eating people slowly, he added.
Wasif Nagi, Chairman Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Society, said: “ROCHE Pakistan is playing an important role in spreading awareness of diabetes and this awareness walk is also chained with it. If diabetes is not treated in time, it can affect other body parts. We have given up the habit of doing exercise and taking healthy food. We should do exercise daily, avoid smoking and quit depression. If we get aware of this disease, we can spread awareness among others.”