Rajkot: The Gir-Somnath district administration has launched a unique initiative to eradicate diabetes and reduce obesity under the Fit India campaign.
District health teams have identified 650 people who will be put on a diet plan prepared by Dr Jagannath Dixit for two months.
The HBA1C test, which shows the average blood sugar and severity of diabetes, will be performed on this group, many of whom are in the pre-diabetic stage.
Gir-Somnath District Development Officer Ravindra Khatale said, “Gujarat is the diabetes capital of India. If people strictly follow the diet chart, walk 45 minutes a day, then they will lose weight and diabetes will also be under control.
Those enrolled in this program have to note down their daily activities. Health teams at the taluka level will be in touch with them and those who deviate from the plan will be counseled.
District health teams have identified 650 people who will be put on a diet plan prepared by Dr Jagannath Dixit for two months.
The HBA1C test, which shows the average blood sugar and severity of diabetes, will be performed on this group, many of whom are in the pre-diabetic stage.
Gir-Somnath District Development Officer Ravindra Khatale said, “Gujarat is the diabetes capital of India. If people strictly follow the diet chart, walk 45 minutes a day, then they will lose weight and diabetes will also be under control.
Those enrolled in this program have to note down their daily activities. Health teams at the taluka level will be in touch with them and those who deviate from the plan will be counseled.
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