As many as 900 participants marked their attendance in the Diabetes Mega Walkathon organsied in Khalikote College ground on Saturday to mark World Diabetes Day.
With an intent to spread awareness about the disease, the rally was organised by Endocrinologist Dr Sunil Kumar Kota .
As Ganjam Superintendent of Police Narasingha Bhol and BMC Mayor K. Madhavi flagged off the walk, they highlighted the importance of exercise and proper lifestyle for sustaining healthy lifestyle.
“Exercise is the cornerstone of diabetes management. It helps insulin to discharge its duty even better and lower the sugar. Additionally exercise is helpful in reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, and improving cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) function. Daily 30-45 minutes of brisk walk is essential. This is ideally achieved by covering a distance of 4-5 km over a period of 45-60 minutes,” said Dr Kota.
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