Awareness event on the occasion of World Diabetes Day
The Department of Health Sciences at the University of Science and Technology, represented by the Therapeutic Nutrition and Diets and Medical Laboratories programs, in cooperation with Biolab for Medicines and Medical Supplies, organized an awareness event on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Tuesday afternoon, November 14, 2023, at Red Sea Mall.
The event aimed to spread awareness in the community and provide assistance to people with diabetes; to raise awareness of the importance of healthy nutrition and provide important advice and guidance; and to encourage people to eat healthy food and prepare them to live better with the disease.
The event included several diverse activities, where a team of fourth and third year nutrition students at the university provided guidance on improving a healthy lifestyle, as well as advice for diabetics. Physical measurements were taken, with an emphasis on the importance of following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, in addition to distributing awareness brochures for this purpose.
During the event, meals were provided in healthy nutritional ways to meet the needs of patients, as well as healthy food recipes and laboratory tests.
The event was well attended, and participants expressed their gratitude for the efforts made to raise awareness and help people with diabetes.