The World Diabetes Day, on 14th November every year, is about promoting and improving human health, and providing access to treatment and health-care education. The theme until 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’.
Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation.
Healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. In addition diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with medication, regular screening and treatment for complications.
Ehsaas holds free Eye Camps in the most deprived areas of Pakistan, providing free check-ups and cataract operations.
