World Diabetes Day was observed yesterday in the country with the motto: “Start a balanced diet from the morning meal.”
Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) distributed posters and leaflets to raise public awareness at a programme that started with a rally that set off from the National Museum in the capital’s Shahbagh area and ended at the National Press Club.
The rally was inaugurated by BADAS president professor AK Azad Khan.
Free diabetes tests and check-ups for glucose were provided at major areas in the capital from 8am to11am. Later a discussion was held at Birdem Hospital auditorium.
Sanofi Bangladesh Limited also organized a programme at the National Press Club where a website titled “care4diabetes” was inaugurated.
Earlier on Thursday, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in separate messages called for creating awareness among people against diabetes.
They also wished success of all programmes arranged to observe the day.
In his message, the president stressed the need for creating awareness to prevent diabetes.
The prime minister said diabetes is a chronic disease but living a healthy and normal life is possible by controlling it.