Kolkata– On 14th November, World Diabetes Day, Narayana Hospital is amplifying its commitment to raising awareness, educating the community, and promoting preventive care for diabetes. With diabetes affecting millions worldwide, the hospital emphasizes the importance of early detection, lifestyle changes, and expert intervention to prevent long-term complications and support healthier lives for those diagnosed with the condition.
Professor Dr. Debmalya Sanyal, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist at Narayana Hospital, RN Tagore Hospital, Mukundapur, shared his perspective on this global health day, stating, “World Diabetes Day, emphasizes the power of prevention and proactive management of prediabetes and diabetes. Diabetes awareness, education, and timely interventions, can prevent complications and its impact on different organs like hear, kidney, eyes and nerves. Adopting healthy lifestyles, monitoring blood sugar, and seeking expert care can transform lives. Let’s work together to promote early detection, improve access to care, and support those affected. Together, we can create a future where people having diabetes, can lead a healthy and happy life.”
Dr. Sanjay K Shah, Senior Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist at Narayana Hospital, Howrah, highlighted the often-silent nature of diabetes, explaining, “Diabetes is a high blood sugar condition that is often asymptomatic and difficult to detect initially. It can be managed early on with diet and exercise, but taking medication early is also crucial as it helps protect the insulin-secreting cells of the pancreas. Diabetes is frequently associated with other conditions, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, and body weight issues, all of which should be monitored and managed to prevent diabetes-related complications from occurring too quickly.
Beyond controlling blood sugar, the primary aim in diabetes management is to protect vital organs—including the heart, kidneys, eyes, brain, nerves, and liver. The diseases affecting these organs often present no symptoms at first, making regular check-ups essential for detecting early damage and initiating protective treatment. A well-informed patient with diabetes who maintains regular health check-ups typically does well and can lead a normal life.
Contact your doctor and diabetes educator to help ensure a life free from complications associated with diabetes. Lifestyle changes, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking, tobacco, and excessive salt intake, are vital for modern medications to work effectively.
Dr. Shah concluded, “On this World Diabetes Day, stay well, stay safe, and stay informed.”
The doctors stressed that while lifestyle changes—such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco and excessive salt—are essential, regular health check-ups are equally important. This combination ensures effective diabetes management and helps prevent severe complications.
Narayana Hospital encourages everyone to prioritize diabetes awareness and early intervention to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.
