Doctors call for change in dietary habits to keep diabetes at bay

Kolkata: Doctors on World Diabetes Day have urged people above 35 years to regulate diet and do half-an-hour exercise every day.

International Diabetes Federation said 42.5 crore adults suffer from diabetes while around 11.6 lakh children suffer from the disease globally.

In India, the number of people suffering from the disease is going up at a galloping rate. Almost every household in urban India has a diabetic patient. People in several villages are getting afflicted with the disease.

Sedentary habits, smoking and obesity expedite the chances of getting afflicted with the disease.

Dr P Mukherjee said half-an-hour exercise is mandatory for those suffering from the disease. People should try to reduce stress and take up physical activity.

Dr PB Sarkar, eye specialist said patients suffering from Diabetes should visit an eye specialist every six months and get their eye sight examined.

People suffering from the disease are found to be suffering from Diabetic Retinopathy but as they neglect eye issues, many patient develop major complication.

A walkathon to create awareness to check the disease was held at Swapno Bhor, the senior citizen's park in New Town.

Debasis Sen, chairman of Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) along with the senior HIDCO officials and members of Swapno Bhor took part in the Walkathon.

Camps were held all over the state where blood sugar tests were done free of cost. Doctors have urged the parents not to give junk food to their children and take them out for outdoor exercise.