Governor for adopting Islamic lifestyle to prevent diseases

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended a ceremony organised by Pakistan Endocrine Society and Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine in connection with World Diabetes Day here at Governor’s House as chief guest on Tuesday.

On this occasion, governor also led a diabetes awareness walk from Alhamra Arts Council to Governor's House. Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Prof Dr Javed Akram also accompanied him.

Addressing the ceremony, Balighur Rehman said that diabetes and other diseases can be prevented adopting Islamic lifestyle. He said that it is possible to prevent this disease with timely diagnosis. He stressed on creating awareness among the people to prevent diabetes. He said that the number of diabetics in Pakistan are increasing to an alarming extent, adding that we have to change our lifestyle to get rid of this disease. He said that fasting is a shield for the prevention of diseases, adding that scientific research has also proved that the intermittent fasting makes the body healthy, and prevents diseases like diabetes and blood pressure.

Governor said that diabetes affects every organ of the body, especially vision, heart, liver and kidneys. Islam is a complete code of life, he said, adding we should adopt a healthy lifestyle. Governor said that as chancellor, he would also direct the vice-chancellors of all universities across the province in writing to organise awareness seminars and workshops to create awareness among the students and prevent this disease.

Governor and caretaker health minister also visited the screening camp set up for the general public at the Governor's House. Dr Javed Akram while addressing the gathering said that the main reason for the increase in diabetes is our lifestyle. He said diabetes is spreading more rapidly in countries like China, India and Pakistan.