BY DEVIKA C. MEHTA
NORWALK, CA - The Indo-American Senior Heritage, Lakewood Regional Medical Center and Healthcare Partners on July 28 joined hands to ward off a rising evil- diabetes - the silent killer from society. The initiative, that took place at the Sanatan Dharma Temple here, was part of a high-level awareness program and included informative...
NORWALK, CA - The Indo-American Senior Heritage, Lakewood Regional Medical Center and Healthcare Partners on July 28 joined hands to ward off a rising evil- diabetes - the silent killer from society. The initiative, that took place at the Sanatan Dharma Temple here, was part of a high-level awareness program and included informative...
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medical presentations, instant sugar-level checking points and a live food demo session. With almost 500 in attendance, the event kicked off with a meet and greet dinner followed by the IAHS team detailing about the topic ‘Diabetes - the Silent Killer’; which covered several points ranging from how to live with the disease and thrive to dietary information, recipes and necessary medicines.
IASH President Jiten Patel thanked everybody for attending. He then requested chairperson of the event, Dr Gunvant Rai Mehta to come on stage Mehta informed attendees about the causes and risks of diabetes. The session commenced with renowned cardiologist Dr Milan Rawal’s presentation emphasizing that diabetes is a major health problem among Indians and that a majority of patients affected by this epidemic face and experience cardiovascular complications.
“It has long been appreciated that diabetes is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases . Notably, 4 out of 10 South Asian in California die of this. Diabetes is not curable so by understanding and proper management one can avoid complications like stroke, heart diseases kidney failure amputations and can live a reasonably normal life. Please remember, we can reduce the absolute risk of diabetes by up to 20% simply by attending to the details. We could have a major impact on the diabetes epidemic this way.” Rawal then took attendees to the temporary kitchen and introduced Chef Juan Vasquest and dietician Sheetal Pagano to them. They then demonstrated how to prepare certain dishes like healthy cauliflower rice, quinoa vegetarian biryani, tandoori roasted vegetables, chickpea stew without losing the flavor and nutritional value, but reducing the calories.
The second session was presided over by eminent endocrinologist Dr Steven Eng, who explained that diabetes is a disease of the pancreas gland, which is part of the endocrine system- his specialization.
Talking about innate immunity insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, he elaborated on the complications of this disease. Then he talked about the factors of diabetes and insulin resistance mechanisms. He also detailed several tests that can help diagnose diabetes.The third and last session was conducted by Internist Dr Neha Bhansali, who elaborated on plans to prevent diabetes. She talked about ways to plan a dietary meal to cut early risks of diabetes.
In conclusion , a Q&A session was held that saw potential answers for those who are suffering from diabetes or are on the verge of complications. Answering one question, Rawal made a very good point when he said that exercise is as important as dietary plans. “150 minutes of moderate exercise a week combined with good diet can work wonders for your body.”
During the concluding ceremony, Former President of IASH Jagdish Purohit presented plaques of honor to all three physicians and hospital administration team while the others were honored with bouquets. Later, tea was served to all attendees.
IASH President Jiten Patel thanked everybody for attending. He then requested chairperson of the event, Dr Gunvant Rai Mehta to come on stage Mehta informed attendees about the causes and risks of diabetes. The session commenced with renowned cardiologist Dr Milan Rawal’s presentation emphasizing that diabetes is a major health problem among Indians and that a majority of patients affected by this epidemic face and experience cardiovascular complications.
“It has long been appreciated that diabetes is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases . Notably, 4 out of 10 South Asian in California die of this. Diabetes is not curable so by understanding and proper management one can avoid complications like stroke, heart diseases kidney failure amputations and can live a reasonably normal life. Please remember, we can reduce the absolute risk of diabetes by up to 20% simply by attending to the details. We could have a major impact on the diabetes epidemic this way.” Rawal then took attendees to the temporary kitchen and introduced Chef Juan Vasquest and dietician Sheetal Pagano to them. They then demonstrated how to prepare certain dishes like healthy cauliflower rice, quinoa vegetarian biryani, tandoori roasted vegetables, chickpea stew without losing the flavor and nutritional value, but reducing the calories.
The second session was presided over by eminent endocrinologist Dr Steven Eng, who explained that diabetes is a disease of the pancreas gland, which is part of the endocrine system- his specialization.
Talking about innate immunity insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, he elaborated on the complications of this disease. Then he talked about the factors of diabetes and insulin resistance mechanisms. He also detailed several tests that can help diagnose diabetes.The third and last session was conducted by Internist Dr Neha Bhansali, who elaborated on plans to prevent diabetes. She talked about ways to plan a dietary meal to cut early risks of diabetes.
In conclusion , a Q&A session was held that saw potential answers for those who are suffering from diabetes or are on the verge of complications. Answering one question, Rawal made a very good point when he said that exercise is as important as dietary plans. “150 minutes of moderate exercise a week combined with good diet can work wonders for your body.”
During the concluding ceremony, Former President of IASH Jagdish Purohit presented plaques of honor to all three physicians and hospital administration team while the others were honored with bouquets. Later, tea was served to all attendees.
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