I read that the first diabetes awareness day in India was in November 2017 and I'm interested in how you feel about this and if any one else is interested in raising awareness for the benefit of future generations.
I am not diabetic nor am I Indian, however I am a diagnosed coeliac of 25 years and a food lobbyist for over 20 years. Now because I am a coeliac-foodie and on a mission, a mission to spread awareness for the benefit of improving 'our' health. And as diabetes and coeliac are not choice diets, I have a lot of empathy will all of you. So I'm happy to get involved with this.
I am asking this because I have some ideas and have been involved in registering and organising awareness events. So I have some ideas but it's up to you all if you are interested in raising awareness of diabetes, then now's your chance.
HI Hidden my husband just recently got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I think we're getting there on the diet. I can't do all the recipes due to me having IBS. I have to stay away from wheat, gluten, and milk products.
And my life is interesting. My daughter is a vegetarian. LOL
Hi Praveen55, I suggest we as members take part in International Diabetes Awareness month which is in November.
Even register it as such and I'm happy to take care of that. When you create an awareness event/date you want a snazzy name and you could have a sort of acronym like Diamond month.
Spreading awareness is about getting everyone to engage and talk openly about a subject so school children are aware of diabetes and then it can be dealt with sooner and better. It doesn't cost money to spread awareness its how we go about it.
It strikes me that some people are diagnosed and feel lost and threatened and you have the facility here to collate lots of info and concentrate your energy and feel part of something.
I know that none of you know me but Activity2004 invited me to be admin on here and this is how I want to help. So its entirely up to you all.
There is not much awareness about diabetes,leave alone diabetes day.Most cases are detected while going for a surgery or health screening at office etc.Few well educated and well off people may go for health check up but a vast majority just do not bother,primarily due to absence of universal health coverage.Private insurance is expensive and the service is not always good.Diabetes is a ticking time bomb in India and the authorities are not bothered enough about it.
I fully agree with your ideas. We can definitely help spread the awareness. According to me some of the focus areas are Obesity and Over-consumption of Carbohydrate in our modern lifestyle, both being the leading cause of T2D and they are inter-related. Somehow, most of the government agencies world wide have been slow to act on these.
Everyone is allowed to have their own opinions and ideas. As a group, I think it’s a great idea to get more information and awareness to the group in general.
That's awesome Jerry, thanks for taking action on this. This awareness will benefit both diabetics and non-diabetics. I look forward to getting involved to this campaign.
Please check your private messages, Hidden . I just sent the note right now. It's going to be okay.
Hi Fatbuddy, I did answer Praveen's question, I want to help you guys spread awareness to help prevent the inevitable and to help collate information about all aspects of diabetes in India.
So I'm on your side and taking your frustration out on me will only make you feel worse.
Hi Jerry. I am type 2 diabetic patient for the last 15 years. In the year 2011 I had to undergo amputation of my left major toe due to gangerine and then again in 2015 I had to undergo CABG.I will be thankful to you if you keep posting your findings in this forum.
I will tell you something else Fatbuddy! I’m a diagnosed coeliac so I’m made very ill by gluten so I get what you all feel and we all feel it’s not fair why me...
Not everyone that joins the group has to be a Diabetic. Some members are on the group because they have a friend or family member who is/had been diagnosed with diabetes and diabetes-related medical issues.
You’re not making sense Fatbuddy saying you eat mostly wheat and rice but know about quinoa. Then eat it.
If you just want to get angry because no body is doing any thing then do something and take responsibility so you’re not blaming every body else.
And I’m NOT going to have an argument with anyone...
Then do something about it Fatbuddy, like start a lobby group and lobby for what you believe in as this is empowering.
Type 2 Diabetes is becoming a world crisis so we as members of the world community have to stand together and work together.
Hi Fatbuudy, what if people realised that a reduction off just 1Kg in body weight can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 16%.
What if people realised that if they ate a healthier diet and had more exercise they could further reduce the risk. This does not cost money it takes awareness so people understand and realise that they can do something.
Diabetes and obesity is a crisis in the UK, the US as well as India, China and all over the world, so we need to get the word out so that people can do something positive for themselves.
This is all that awareness is its not a billion dollar expense its word of mouth it is raising our consciousness. So we become the solution and not the problem.
Thank you Leah, to me real awareness helps us make the right choices in what we put on 'our' plates and in our life style choices, so its no body else's fault.
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