PGI Will Organize a Marathon/Walkathon on 17th November

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 13^th November:--On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14^th November, the Department of Endocrinology,PGI,Chandigarh and Chandigarh Chapter of RSSDI is jointly organizing a marathon/walkathon on 17^th November at Sukhna Lake to Rock Garden.  The theme of this marathon is Bhaag India Bhaag to prevent and stop diabetes.  This marathon will be flagged by Raj Pal Singh, ex-captain, Indian Hockey Team. 

While giving more detail about the programmes Dr Anil Bhansali said that this marathon is planned to increase awareness among general public about diabetes mellitus.  The walk will open for NSS students, all diabetic patients and their families along with general public. On World Diabetes Day the department is organizing an educational programme for young diabetic patients in Endocrinology OPD on 14thNovember.  Children will be tested for glycated haemogolobin. Individuals with best control will be given prizes on 17th November at Sukhna Lake. In addition to this, the department has also been a part of diabetes survey of the country.  In Chandigarh the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes was found to be 13.4% which is the maximum in the country.  The department is also doing research in stem cell therapy in Type 2 diabetes and also running programme for bariatric surgery.