The Department of Pharmacy Techniques at the Technical Institute of Kufa organized a series of specialized events to mark World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14th.
The activities included conducting blood glucose tests for the institute’s staff, students, and parents of applicants, alongside field awareness campaigns throughout the department’s halls. The event also featured an educational scientific lecture delivered by:
- Lecturer Ola Sadiq Hassan
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Nawal Abed Hashem
The lecture aimed to raise health awareness and educate students on scientific facts regarding diabetes, encouraging a healthy lifestyle for prevention and treatment. Furthermore, it addressed common myths that may impact public knowledge, clarifying that sugar consumption is not a direct cause of the disease and that it can also affect individuals with a normal weight.
The session also highlighted the risks of the pre-diabetes stage, noting that it can be reversed through healthy lifestyle changes, and explained the concept of insulin resistance. It concluded by emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and the possibility of moderate carbohydrate intake for diabetic patients, ultimately promoting community health and early prevention.
