In the endocrinological center of Kalmykia held an open day

The Regional Endocrinology Center hosted an Open Doors Day on the eve of the World Diabetes Day.

Participants were: measuring height, weight and waist volume, calculating individual body weight; measuring blood pressure, rapid blood glucose test, consulting an endocrinologist.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is characterized by the fact that glucose or sugar ceases to be absorbed in the body, which leads to a repeated excess of its concentration in the blood. This is a serious disease that increases the risk of developing other diseases. According to statistics, every fifteenth resident of Russia suffers from diabetes.

To reduce the risk of diabetes and control an already diagnosed disease, it is necessary to follow the following recommendations of doctors: control your weight, adhere to the principles of a balanced diet, maintain regular physical activity, regularly monitor blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels, learn to cope with stress and observe a sleep regimen.