SSGC’s Medical Services Department organized a health awareness programt the Head Office Auditorium. on November 14, 2023 to mark the World Diabetes Day, commemorated on the same day.
Around 120 employees and their family members attended this session. The presenters were Dr. Zahid Ali Faheem, GM (MS) / CMO (Medical Services Department), Dr. Sarwat Raza, Diabetologist / Physician (Medical Services) and Dr. Mahnoor Bugti, Director Physiotherapy Baqai University.
Employees were screened for early detection of diabetes / hypertension by conducting sugars and cholesterol checks at the sidelines. A Station was made up from where employees purchased glucometer as well for self-monitoring purpose on subsidized rates.
An overview of what is Diabetes, Causative Factors, Complications and Treatment options was given by CMO (Medical Services). Special concern and stress of the CMO’s presentation was on prevention of the said disease and precautions that should be taken into account.
Dr. Sarwat Raza talked about road to health living by choosing healthy diet options and lifestyle modifications for both normal individuals as well as diabetics. An easy way was explained by using plate method for counting fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains and protein.
Dr. Mahnoor Bugti on the other hand explained about the role of exercise in normal individuals and diabetics to achieve optimal weight goals, that would ultimately help them control their blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of hypertension.
At the end of the session, lucky draw was performed and gifts were presented to those who had controlled diabetes as a token of appreciation and motivation.