Free health camp for railway pensioners
A free diabetes, hypertension and general check-up camp was organised at Pension Bhawan, Mini Secretariat, Ludhiana for members of the railway pensioners association. The initiative, conducted by Diabetes-Free-World team under the leadership of Dr Surinder Gupta, saw nearly 100 senior citizens undergo medical examinations.
Free medicines were distributed to patients suffering from diabetes, hypertension and thyroid disorders. Dr Gupta emphasised the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle coupled with a healthy and nutritious diet. He also shared practical tips to preserve brain memory and muscle reflexes in old age.
Highlighting the dangers of dependency on sleep-inducing pills, Dr Gupta introduced sleep-well techniques to help patients adopt natural sleep practices. For insulin-dependent individuals, a live demonstration of insulin injection techniques was conducted to ensure safe and effective administration.
