14 Nov 2022- On World Diabetes Day which falls on 14 November every year The International Diabetes Federation (IDF: International Diabetes Federation) campaigned on various issues for the public to recognize the Diabetes Association of Thailand and network partners such as Bangkok Department of Health, Department of Disease Control, Pot-bellied Thais Network, Diabetes Clubs Network, Bangkok Public Health Service Center, Chulalongkorn University, Foundation for the Promotion of Nutrition, Dietetic Association of Thailand Collaborate to organize public sector activities which provide knowledge in the form of Walk-Rally and open a forum with the concept of “Education to Protect Tomorrow” If We Know” #Let Diabetes Be A Must Know Including various activity booth to campaign for a healthy lifestyle, including food, exercise and emotional care, as well as prev enite obesity, diabetes and reduce complications. promote the health of people with diabetes To have access to the correct knowledge of self-care. To be able to control diabetes according to goals and live a happy life, as well as find ways that lead to improve the quality of life of patients. push for policies to improve access to Awareness of blood glucose self-monitoring drugs and equipment It also aims to push diabetes which is a global health agenda and Thailand must cooperate and take care of it. safeguard the good future of the people
Emeritus Professor Dr. Wannee Nithiyanan, president of the Diabetes Association of Thailand, revealed in the ‘Walking in Bangkok’ forum that ‘diabetes’ is a common disease. and is a public health burden of the country According to a health survey of Thais aged 15 and over in 2020, it found that there are as many as 5.3 million Thais with diabetes, and the number of people with diabetes is increasing every year . And there is no sign that it will decrease. And the most worrying thing is that diabetics in Bangkok are almost twice as many as in other provinces: on average, out of 100 Thais, 10 people have diabetes. 17 out of 100 people were diabetic. They are obese and have more health problems than people from other provinces.
There are many factors that cause diabetes. But what is important and often overlooked is “Eating badly” or “Eating well and living too well” means overnutrition. not eating properly Lack of exercise or insufficient physical activity In addition, other risk factors such as stress, insufficient sleep. Drinking alcohol, smoking and air pollution around you. Including advancing age and genetics is an additional accelerating factor.
Professor Emeritus Wannee, MD Emphasizes the importance of walking which IS the easiest and cheapest part of your workout or physical activity. because it does not require much equipment and is suitable for people of all ages including diabetic patients
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Tawida Kamolvech, Deputy Governor of Bangkok He said in a forum under the topic “Walking Bangkok” that Bangkok Besides being the capital and a city with a number of people. formerly resided in the country. It is also a center for driving the economy both nationally and regionally. Everyone’s Goal Above all, Bangkok must develop the city of Bangkok to be a good city. We have a policy to develop our metropolis to be a good city in every dimension, be it good structure, good economy, good travel or even safe. It is indeed a good city in all dimensions, one of Bangkok’s aspirations. he policies we attach great importance to is to make people in Bangkok have good health from Bangkok There are projects and activities that goes deep into the district level which encourages people to enter Bangkok have good health Including good environmental policies and good trips. so that in the end people are healthy concretely good Therefore, I would like to call on the people of Bangkok to take care of their health and walk more.
per atmosphere of the World Diabetes Day Walk Rally Theme: Access to diabetes care on the theme of “Education to protect tomorrow” “Tomorrow is never late. If we know in time ′′ #That diabetes is a matter to know. There was enthusiasm right from the start. Also, within the event area filled with many booths to educate about diabetes, such as access to healthy foods. and exercise, an art exhibition for children with diabetes Exhibition of drawings, photographs, VDO campaigns on Diabetes awareness, healthy eating. Selling fruits and vegetables non-toxic products, self-assessment of diabetes risk, fingertip blood glucose test, flu vaccination, etc. It was impressive for all the participants because it was good for the body and they gained good knowledge. Really applicable to the everyday life The event was held at Centennial Park, Chulalongkorn University.
