Lucknow, Nov 13: On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day on November 14, the UP chapter of Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) organized a programme “Blue illumination of Rumi Gate” today, which was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister/ Health Minister Brijesh Pathak. Large number of people including doctors attended the glittering function at the historic Rumi Gate at Bada Imam Bara in Lucknow.
The national executive committee member and immediate past chairman of RSSDI (UP chapter) Dr Narsingh Verma said that this year the theme was early action because it has been observed that if we diagnose it early and educate subjects about life style early along with minimum drug’s diabetes could be reversed and rate of progression of complications could be slowed down. He said in India about 106 million people were suffering with diabetes and double to that was number of prediabetic. Prof Narsingh Verma said in view of serious crisis, awareness among people was necessary to protect the people. He said every year the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) observes World Diabetes Day on November 14 which is aimed at creating awareness about diabetes among the people. He said through various programmes people are made aware about the seriousness of diabetes, and highlight strategies to control. Prof Narsingh Verma further said under the diabetes prevention program it was revealed that 58% possibility of diabetes could be controlled by reducing just 5% of weight.
The joint secretary of RSSDI Dr Abhishek Arun said when “we diagnose diabetes most of the complications are already sets in and even with best of treatments complications still keep on progressing”. He further said “We have to screen every single individual to find out early and act swiftly.”
The Secretary RSSDI Dr Ajoy Tiwari said the treatment for diabetes has changed in last few years and “it is our morale responsibility to spread this knowledge to each treating physician”. Dr Tewari further said the RSSDI had called upon the people to join hands with the worldwide movement to spread awareness about diabetes, He said large participation of the people will be a symbol of their commitment for spreading awareness about diabetes which is International Diabetes Federation accredited program. The iconic Rumi gate was beautifully illuminated with blue colors to spread the awareness.
Governing body member Dr Manoj Shrivastav said that an ICMR study published in the journal ‘Lancet’ at least 136 million people, or 15.3% of the population, have prediabetes. The highest prevalence of diabetes was observed in Goa (26.4%), Puducherry (26.3%) and Kerala (25.5%). The national average is 11.4%.
The study, however, warns of an explosion of diabetes cases in states with lower prevalence, such as UP, MP, Bihar and Arunachal Pradesh. For every person with diabetes in UP, there are nearly four people with pre-diabetes. This means these people will soon become diabetics. UP has a diabetic prevalence of 4.8%, the lowest in the country, but 18% are pre-diabetics compared to the national average 15.3%.While 11.4% of India’s population is diabetic, 15.3% have prediabetes. Ratio of diabetic to prediabetic people is 1:1 in Delhi, 1:1.2 in Maharashtra, 1:1.5 in Haryana and 1:3.8 in UP. Every sixth patient in the world is from India.
It may be mentioned that Diabetes day is celebrated every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. World Diabetes day (WDD) was created in 1991 by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization and became an official United Nations Day in 2006 with the passage of United Nations Resolution 61/225. For the 537 million people worldwide living with diabetes, everyday life can be a struggle.
