Saudi ministers convey leadership's condolences on President Raisi's death to Iranian officials in Tehran    142 women soldiers graduated    Number of train passengers surges 27% to over 8 million in 1Q of 2024    Lulu Hypermarket opens in Khamis Mushait    'No Hajj without a permit' mobile exhibition kicks off in Madinah    TCL Electronics introduces the latest QD-Mini LED TV and smart home appliances    Saudi Arabia completes 1st phase of desertification assessment with creating 246 maps    Passengers tell of horror aboard turbulence-hit flight    US signals support for possible sanctions against ICC over Israel warrants    Former Marine charged with spying for Hong Kong found dead    Agriculture ministry: No truth in rumors regarding meat consumption during withdrawal period causing diseases in humans    Saudi AI model ALLaM joins IBM's watsonx platform, bolsters Arabic language capabilities    Energy minister: Saudi Arabia sets new world record in producing low-cost electricity from wind energy    Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad diagnosed with leukemia, presidency announces    'Two Kingdoms' initiative celebrates shared Saudi-UK artistic legacy    Oleksandr Usyk claims undisputed heavyweight title in 'Ring of Fire' match in Riyadh    Saudi Arabia: The emerging cultural powerhouse shaping global soft power dynamics    Jorge Jesus praises Al Hilal's resilience after dramatic last-minute draw in Riyadh Derby    Star golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested over alleged assault on police officer    Al-Ittihad's victory drought continues, misses chance to qualify for ACL elite    JK Rowling in 'arrest me' challenge over hate crime law    Trump's Bible endorsement raises concern in Christian religious circles    Hollywood icon Will Smith shares his profound admiration for Holy Qur'an    We have celebrated Founding Day for three years - but it has been with us for 300    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Seminar focuses on ways to tackle diabetes
SHAHID ALI KHAN
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 17 - 05 - 2011

RIYADH: Regular exercise, wholesome dietary habits, healthy lifestyle and an increased awareness are some of best ways to protect the people in Saudi Arabia from developing Type 2 diabetes, a health disorder forerunner to many other medical complications, according to medical experts participating in a day-long symposium here, Monday.
Philip David Home, Professor of Diabetes from Newcastle University, an internationally renowned expert of diabetes medicine, was the keynote speaker on the occasion. Dr. Harry Howlett from London, a specialist in diabetes research and education was the second speaker. He outlined the role of metformin in the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Metformin is used as a first line treatment of Type 2 diabetes in obese people. It is used when diet and exercise fail to control blood sugar levels. It can also be used in combination with other antidiabetic medicines to provide better control of blood sugar.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. Millions of people in Saudi Arabia and as in other parts of the world have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and many more are unaware they are at high risk.
According to reports Saudi Arabia has an estimated incidence rate of 20 to 25 percent of diabetes and or related symptoms.
With the diagnosis occurring at an earlier age, the diabetic population in the country is happened to be younger. The early onset of this health disorder leads to other medical complications preventing the Type 2 diabetics from living a full life they would wish, and all too often hinder them from contributing to the society, the symposium noted.
A study has suggested the Kingdom to initiate a diabetes registry to study the epidemiology of this disease in the whole country. The incidence rate of childhood Type 1 diabetes increased alarmingly over the past 18 years, according to a study conducted in 2010.
Medical experts at the symposium said Saudi Arabia is required to develop more facilities that promote physical exercise encouraging people to adopt to regular workouts and create awareness for healthy lifestyle. These are factors that can protect the people from developing Type 2 diabetes, they said.
The symposium was organized by Merck Serono, a biopharmaceutical division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a global pharmaceutical and chemical company.
The occasion has also seen the launch of Glucophage XR in Saudi Arabia for all new and improved diabetes treatment.
Ali Sleiman, Therapeutic Area Manager in diabetes for Merck Serono Middle East, spoke about the importance of unveiling the new diabetes treatment in Saudi Arabia. Discussions held during the symposium made it very clear that the incidence of diabetes or related symptoms is on the rise in Saudi Arabia,” he said.


Clic here to read the story from its source.