Experts at Karachi seminar warn rising diabetes burden in Pakistan calls for urgent lifestyle changes across country
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LAHORE:
Pakistan is considered one of the global epicenters of diabetes and the prevalence of the disease continues to rise steadily across the country.
The country ranks third in the world in terms of the highest number of patients with diabetes. It is urgent for the population to change their lifestyle to counteract this growing health crisis, speakers stressed at a seminar.
The seminar was organized by Prof. Dr. M. Zaman Shaikh, President, National Diabetes Chapter of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine (PSIM) and Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences, Karachi, in collaboration with Express Media Group. Professor Javed Akram was the chief guest and Professor Aftab Mohsin was the guest of honour. The event was sponsored by ICan, Atco Group, High-Q, Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Pvt Ltd, Scilife, Martin Dow, Getz Pharma, Highnoon Laboratories Limited and Servier.
The topic of the seminar was “Diabetes and Wellness” and was attended by participants from various walks of life. Dr. Somia Iqtadar acted as a facilitator, while leading medical professionals spoke in detail about different aspects of diabetes, its complications and preventive measures, and guided the participants on effective management of the disease.
