Behind every healthy diabetic is a woman
- A research by Apollo Sugar shows that over 99% of
male diabetics were found to be taking their medicines on time, with the
support of the woman in their lives/ families
Mumbai, 13th March, 2016: A study conducted by Apollo Sugar- an innovative, single-specialty diabetes and endocrine healthcare
provider suggested that- men are able to manage diabetes
better when supported by a woman. For instance, the following activities were
undertaken with ease due to the influence of a woman caregiver-
·
99% of male diabetics were found to be taking
their medicines on time
§ 94% of
men who were diabetic followed a prescribed diet pattern
§ On an
average, 76% of male diabetics, with the support of compassionate women were found
to be monitoring their glucose levels on time
- Adherence to exercise
was found in 68% of diabetic males, coordinating with a compassionate
woman family member
To stress on the
advantages of women being aware about diabetes management and increase awareness
on preventive factors, Apollo Sugar organized a 2K
Marathon on 13th March in Mumbai. The marathon was flagged off by Deputy
Commissioner of Police, Vikram Deshmane and Dr. Sanjeev Shah, Diabetologist at Apollo Sugar, Kandivali Clinic
at 7 am. This marathon saw an attendance of over 150 enthusiastic women, who
help the men in their families manage diabetes on a day-to-day basis.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr.
Sanjeev Shah, Consultant Diabetologist & Endocrinologist at Apollo Sugar said,
“Apollo Sugar endeavours to equip common man with all that is required –
information, diagnosis, care & holistic management - to fight this
epidemic. This initiative has been organized to encourage women to introduce their
families to a healthy lifestyle so as to help prevent and manage diabetes
better. Most women are concerned about the health of their loved
ones, than they are about their own. Through the initiative, Apollo Sugar
encourages women to lace up along with the diabetics in their families and
focus on leading a healthy life.”
Also commenting on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner
of Police, Vikram Deshmane said,
“It is essential to raise awareness and take concrete steps to combat this
issue. Women have the power to change the world around them. There is
nothing that they cannot achieve when they put their mind and soul to it- this
applies to the homefront as well, where an aware and dedicated woman caregiver
can ensure a healthy disease-free family. It is encouraging to see so many women
come forward to take charge and drive this message. This initiative by Apollo Sugar
helps lay stress on the critical role that women play in steering their
families towards a happy and healthy future.”
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