We in India celebrate 14th November as Children’s Day, which is the birthday of the 1st Prime Minister of India Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. Similarly, World Diabetes Day is celebrated on the same date to mark the birthday of Dr. Fredrick Banting who discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1921, for the treatment of diabetes. In January 1922, Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy became the first human being to receive insulin injection. Millions of people with diabetes around the world do not have access to diabetes care. People with diabetes require ongoing care and support to manage their condition and avoid complications. Thus, the theme for World Diabetes Day for the year 2021-23 is Access to Diabetes Care. The focus is to provide people with diabetes the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure better treatment and management. Dr. Kavita Gupta highlighted about how to celebrate your Diwali in a healthy way. She discussed on alternatives to simple sugars, fried items, transfat, portion control and mindful eating. Let us listen to the podcast……!
Broadcasted on 10.11.2023
