Army holds diabetes awareness event in Leepa ValleyAzad Kashmir

Diabetes is a growing public health concern in Pakistan, where changing lifestyles and eating habits have increased the risk for people of all ages. Health experts say that early detection and simple preventive steps can spare patients from serious complications later in life.

Balanced diet and exercise stressed

Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle in reducing the risk of diabetes. They urged participants to pay attention to their daily routines, including what they eat and how active they are, saying that small changes in everyday habits can make a real difference.

The session also gave people the opportunity to ask questions about the warning signs of diabetes and the steps they can take to protect themselves and their families. Teachers and students who attended said such awareness sessions are especially valuable in remote areas, where access to health information and medical facilities is limited.

Awareness walk concludes the event

At the conclusion of the event, an awareness walk was organised to promote understanding of diabetes prevention. Participants walked through the area carrying the message that the disease can be prevented with timely care and a healthy routine.

Participants appreciated the Pakistan Army’s efforts to organise public health awareness activities in the area. They said such events help spread important health messages to communities that might otherwise miss out, and expressed the hope that more awareness sessions would be held in the valley in the future.

World Diabetes Day is observed every year on 14 November to raise awareness of diabetes, its prevention and its treatment, and to encourage people to get tested and adopt healthier lifestyles.