KMC Hospital (Dr Ambedkar Circle) Lit All ‘BLUE’ to Mark ‘World Diabetes Day’
KMC Hospital Lit All ‘BLUE’ to Mark ‘World Diabetes Day’, an effort to educate and create awareness among general public.
Mangaluru : World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November every year, and the theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 and 2019 is “The Family and Diabetes”. A two-year time frame has been chosen to best align the World Diabetes Day campaign to the current IDF strategic plan and facilitate planning, development, promotion and participation. Materials and actions that IDF will develop over the two years of the campaign will aim to: Raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network of those affected; and Promote the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and education of diabetes.
The primary aim of the World Diabetes Day and World Diabetes Month 2018–19 campaign is to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and to promote the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and education of the condition. There are three main focus areas: Discover diabetes; Prevent diabetes; and Manage diabetes.
Speaking during the programme arranged to lit the KMC Hospital -Dr Ambedkar Circle (Jyothi Circle)-Mangaluru all “BLUE” , Dr Chakrapani-Professor in Medicine, KMC, Mangaluru said, “Over 425 million people are currently living with diabetes. Most of these cases are type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable through regular physical activity, a healthy and balanced diet, and the promotion of healthy living environments. Families have a key role to play in addressing the modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes and must be provided with the education, resources and environments to live a healthy lifestyle. 1 in 2 people currently living with diabetes is undiagnosed. Most cases are type 2 diabetes. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to prevent the complications of diabetes and achieve healthy outcomes. All families are potentially affected by diabetes and so awareness of the signs, symptoms and risk factors for all types of diabetes are vital to help detect it early.
“Diabetes can be expensive for the individual and family. In many countries, the cost of insulin injection and daily monitoring alone can consume half of a family’s average disposable income, and regular and affordable access to essential diabetes medicines are out of reach for too many. Improving access to affordable diabetes medicines and care is therefore urgent to avoid increased costs for the individual and family, which impact on health outcomes. Less than 1 in 4 family members have access to diabetes education programmes. Family support in diabetes care has been shown to have a substantial effect in improving health outcomes for people with diabetes. It is therefore important that ongoing diabetes self-management education and support be accessible to all people with diabetes and their families to reduce the emotional impact of the disease that can result in a negative quality of life” added Dr Chakrapani.
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Also speaking on the occasion, Dr Praveen Chandra Nayak- Diabetic Foot Specialist, KMC, Mangaluru said, “One in every two people with diabetes is un-diagnosed. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to helping prevent or delay life-threatening complications. If type 1 diabetes is not detected early, it can lead to serious disability or death. Know the signs and symptoms to protect yourself and your family. Preventing type 2 diabetes involves the family too- Many cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Reducing your family’s risk starts at home. When a family eats healthy meals and exercises together, all family members benefit and encourage behaviours that could help prevent type 2 diabetes in the family”.
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Dr Nayak further said, “If you have diabetes in your family, learn about the risks, the warning signs to look out for and what you can do to prevent diabetes and its complications. Families need to live in an environment that supports healthy lifestyles and helps them to prevent type 2 diabetes.Caring for my diabetes involves my family too- Managing diabetes requires daily treatment, regular monitoring, a healthy lifestyle and ongoing education. Family support is key. All health professionals should have the knowledge and skills to help individuals and families manage diabetes. Education and ongoing support should be accessible to all individuals and families to help manage diabetes. Essential diabetes medicines and care must be accessible and affordable for every family”.
Dr Shrinath Shetty – Endocrinologist, and Dr Nithyananda Chowta- Professor of Medicine, both at KMC, Mangaluru also spoke about symptoms and prevention of the deadly disease Diabetes. Then it was time to turn the switch on to lit the entire Hospital building in “BLUE” color, and the four doctors had the privilege. Surendra Prasad- AGM, Rakesh- Deputy Manager and Hariprasad- Senior Executive, all three of the Marketing Department, KMC-Jyothi Circle also graced the occasion.