LAHORE: Diabetes can be prevented by following a healthy and active lifestyle, stated leading medical experts at the public awareness seminar for diabetes organised by Jinnah – Allama Iqbal Institute of Diabetes and Endochronology (JAIDE) in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, attended by the Danish Ambassador, dignitaries, subject specialists, medical practitioners, and students here at Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore.
The seminar, which was a part of Annual World Diabetes Day Observance organized by Novo Nordisk and JAIDE, commenced with an awareness walk and seminar on the theme of Changing Diabetes® and prevention.
Expressing his views on the occasion, General Manager Novo Nordisk Pakistan, Mr. Rashed Rafique said “Novo Nordisk has always been at forefront to create awareness about Diabetes and how it can be prevented. Under our commitment to Changing Diabetes® in Pakistan, we now have Wasim Akram on board as our Brand Ambassador to convey this message to the public that diabetes is manageable. There can be no better inspiration than him”
Speaking at the occasion, Professor and Head of Department of Endocrinology, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Dr. Khurshid Khan said, “The prevalence of diabetes in the country is increasing every day and now is the right time to take action. It is important to create awareness about the prevention and management of diabetes to secure our younger generation from this pandemic. ”
The Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, H.E. Rolf Holmboe, commended the efforts of Novo Nordisk and JAIDE for engaging so strongly in creating awareness to prevent diabetes in Pakistan and offered his support for the cause.
The seminar organizers thanked the honorable Ambassador and the management of Novo Nordisk for their role, and concluded the seminar on the note to continue the efforts to create awareness among the masses with the help and support of all stakeholders. News Desk
