Sugar Smart: A Diabetes Awareness Activity

Let’s dive in into realm of diabetes and unite for awareness and prevention. Act Now!

It’s on us Health Care heroes to combat this global health challenge! This session will be an
excellent opportunity to understand the prevalence, causes and impact of this soaring issue in
Pakistan. According to the statistics 6.5 million people aged 25 years and above are affected
with diabetes, and if no intervention strategies are adopted the number may rise to 14.5 million
in coming 2 years. It’s an urgent wake-up call!
We need to understand a few things primarily:

What are the major leading factors for diabetes?

Among hundreds of factors, being overweight, physically inactive and family history are the
most prevalent causes. Our carbohydrate rich diet is on the top of the list. The story doesn’t end
here. Everyday health habits culminate over time and before you know you are on the
borderline. Join us to learn more about healthy habits to keep you away from this!

How does diabetes impact us?

Overtime diabetes can transform into life threating issue like heart attack, stroke, kidney, and
limb amputation. Good management and early detection are what we will focus on!

Are we equipped to face this challenge?

Pakistan requires a collective effort, an improved health care, more awareness and healthy
lifestyle to press this issue. Efforts are made to improve its care and management and before all
that it’s on us to take care of ourselves.

Together we can face this challenge and make a positive impact on Nation’s health!
Educate, Advocate and Empower!

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