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Teens, beware of ‘sweet killer’
Chandigarh, March 25 If all this holds true for your child also, watch out for he is the perfect host for "sweet killer" diabetes to strike. And sadly, more and more youngsters are falling prey to this disease. A study conducted by the Department of Endocrinology, PGI, pegs the number of adolescents prone to diabetes, in private and public schools of the city, at five per cent. In a survey comprising 1079 school students in the 12-to-19-year age group, the study not only pointed out that five per cent were in the high risk group but also found that a staggering 50 per cent of school students in this age bracket were overweight. "These children were overweight by the American yardstick which is more relaxed as compared to the Indian yardstick of obesity. "If we were to apply Indian standards to this sample group, the numbers would be a lot higher," said Dr Anil Bhansali, Head of Department of Endocrinology, who along with four others carried out the health survey. "Ours is the worst lifestyle in the whole world. It revolves around eating and relaxing. "While junk food was their common weakness, lack of physical activity aggravated by their sedentary lifestyles and invasion of television, cable, computer and video games is only adding fuel to the fire," he explained. While admitting that Type-I diabetes was on the rise, Dr Bhansali said 290 patients in the below-25-year category had been reported at PGI with the disease. "Sometime back we realised that youngsters too were coming in for treatment of diabetes. "That's when we decided to register cases in the below-25-year category separately. In two years, we have had nearly 300 cases," he added. The disease, also known as the 'silent killer'. " It creeps into the system and is usually discovered by accident during treatment of another ailment," he informed. "The high-risk group includes people with family history of diabetes, those with hypertension, stress and high blood glucose levels. "Babies weighing over 4 kg at the time of birth are predisposed for diabetes," Dr Bhansali added. Among those suffering from Type II Diabetes, most patients were coming in with complaints related to the feet. Sadly, in most cases, amputations were gradually becoming a necessity and awareness held the key. "Diabetes is about nature and nurture. Either you have it because of a family history or because you nurture your body the wrong way. "The nurturing can be improved by introducing physical activity in everyday schedules, getting good sleep to lead a stress-free life and eating fruit and green vegetables in abundance," the expert said. From being the diabetic capital of the world to being world leaders, ahead of China which is at the second spot, India is likely to have 60 million diabetics by 2025 according to the WHO projections. India's adolescents and youth surely have made a place for themselves in these notorious figures and the number is still growing. |
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Fortis’ novel effort for ortho patients
Chandigarh, March 25 The occasion was a 'Friends of Fortis' meeting in which patients who had been operated upon for Knee Replacement came together for a leisurely walk along the lake with Dr Rai. During the walk, Dr Rai was able to observe how the individual patients walked and understand the type of post or pre surgery counseling required by them. The walk was followed by a talk by Dr Rai in which he highlighted common post-surgery safeguards. Most patients who joined in the 'Walk and Talk' had already got knee replacement surgeries done, while others were being helped through physiotherapy and medication. According to Dr Jaswant Rai: "Most people of the city are under the misconception that knee replacement surgeries are extremely complicated, long drawn and the results are also questionable. "It is important to inform people about the treatment and follow-ups, as well as clear doubts and fears of the patients. Knee replacement surgeries can help you lead a good, quality life." Eighty-year-young, Mrs Gursharan Kaur, says: "I have been given a new lease of life after this surgery. I can walk and do every thing independently now. “Earlier I was completely dependent on my children before the surgery, which was very depressing." Mrs Satinder Hundal, a retired senior officer from the Punjab School Education Board, who is now about 70, said: "I had lost complete interest in life before the surgery. My son is in the USA and I could never visit him. "After the surgery, I have started leading a very active life and am planning a trip to the USA alone. "I also go to the movies, restaurants, markets and social gatherings, which I had stopped because of the embarrassment of being a cripple. "I wish I had been wiser and had got it done at least five years back, but there were so many doubts and misconceptions in my mind." |
Panchkula, Rewari win overall trophy
Panchkula, March 25 The Panchkula duo C.K. Sood and R.K. Nayyar won the table tennis doubles event. The Panchkula team won gold in 4x100 relay whereas Amit Kumar of Kurukshetra was declared the best sportsperson of the meet. Mr Lachhman Dass Arora, Minister of Industries, Haryana, gave away the prizes. The results: Races: 100m: Amit Kumar(gold), Dhir Pal(silver) and S.D. Manchanda(bronze); 200m: Dharambir (gold), Gulshan (silver) and Harpal(bronze); 400m: Amit(gold), Dharambir(silver) and Gulshan Kumar(bronze); 800m: Amit(gold), Dharambir(silver) and Sanjiv Kumar(bronze); Shotput: Karam Singh(gold), R.S. Yadav(silver) and Mohan Lal (bronze); Long jump: Dheer Pal(gold), Amit Kumar(silver) and Dharamvir (bronze); High jump: Virender (gold), Rajinder Kumar(silver) and Madan Lal(bronze); Chess: R.N. Chugh; Carrom: Kura Ram; TT (doubles): C.K. Sood and R.K. Nayyar; TT (singles): C.K. Sood; Badminton(doubles): Dilawar Singh and Dharambir; Badminton (single): Dilwar Singh; Kabaddi: Rohtak; and Volleyball: Panipat
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Tamil Nadu thrashes UP
power in hockey
Chandigarh, March 25 The skipper of TNSEB Illango and forward Suresh Kumar netted two goals each for the team whereas Murugesan, Ganesh Moorthy and Selvakumakan scored one goal each. In the other match, Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation Ltd (CESCS) beat their rival Chhatisgarh State Electricity Board in a one-sided match by 5-0. S Majhi opened the account in 25th minute by a field goal. A. Tirkey banged the board twice in 28th and 29th minutes. The other goals came in 36th and 37th minutes through K Kujur and S Tarafdar, respectively. In last match CESCS, Kolkata, registered a victory over AP Transco 3-0. The contributors for the winning side were A. Tirkey, R Rajbhar and S Saha, who scored field goals during the fourth 32nd and 38th minutes, respectively. |
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Biker with a difference
Chandigarh, March 25 Narrating his experience, Ashish said, “It was a tough track and the man following me was just two seconds behind. I could not afford to release the throttle at corners. I was negotiating dangerous curves at a speed of 45 to 50 km per hour. Actually, I could have clocked a good timing, had the organisers not excluded the day two track schedule, where I gave a two minutes’ lead to the man behind me. I had crossed the capacity of my bike to cover up the time I lost in the day one session, when my bike’s gear got damaged and I had to cover the track in the third gear only.” For this young Kalka lad, who has won the SJOBA rally thrice and participated in the Raid-De-Himalaya several times, life is about taking up challenges and meeting them head-on. “It was during the 2004 SJOBA Thunderbolt Sub-Himalayan Open Rally where despite losing considerable time after being stuck at the Siswan river in Kona, I managed to regain my position and eventually won.” At 21, he has to his credit a number of firsts, including the winner’s trophy for last year’s Raid-De-Himalaya Rally in the motorcycle (X treme) category. Ashish won the top honours this year too, much to the envy of stalwarts! A student of mechanical engineering at M M Engineering College, Mullana, Ashish’s passion is motorbikes, including dabbling in and modifying engines. “I have designed a gear which can bring a revolution in the motor industry. At present, the product is lying with International Motor Limited, manufacturers of Sonalika Tractors based in Hoshiarpur. I am proceeding to patent the design and specifications of the gear. Nobody from North India has yet manufactured a gear which can match the specifications and output of my gear.” “Since I have the technical know-how of engines, I don’t feel like having ‘service vehicles’ to accompany me during the rally. I carry along my tool kit which weighs around 6 to 8 kg. I can open the engine of a bike and can fit it back. I had customised the chassis of my previous bike because it is the sitting posture that matters the most. I plan to specialise in automobile engineering but biking will always be my first love,” said Ashish. His beginnings are quite humble. Coming from a middle class background, he is all praise for his college that has helped him pursue his dreams. “I was exempted from paying my college fee which is very high for an engineering course; all this for my achievements in motor sports. What would have otherwise cost me Rs 2.5 lakh has been given to me in Rs 80,000 only. I am indebted to my college chairman, Mr Tarsem Lal Garg, who granted me a special scholarship of Rs 25,000 which has enabled me to continue studying in a field I love.” |
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Don’t go by his suave and innocent looks, for he is ‘rant and rave’ when he is on his bike! Meet Ashish Saurabh Moudgill, who has shown charisma this time also on his ‘Karizma’ bike, achieving a hat- trick by consecutively winning (bikers’ category) the SJOBA Thunderbolt Motor Rally — 2006, held recently.