In the run-up to World Diabetes Day, an informational and preventive campaign focusing on diabetes risk factors is being held in Bishkek. The event is designed to raise public awareness about diabetes prevention, as the condition can develop gradually without obvious initial symptoms.
Event Details and Purpose
The action is open to everyone and aims to educate people on various factors that can influence diabetes development, such as diet, lack of physical activity, excess weight, age, and family history.
What to Expect at the Action
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about their individual risks and receive useful recommendations concerning diet and lifestyle. Furthermore, blood glucose level measurement is available for those who meet the specified criteria.
- Learning about diabetes risk factors
- Receiving dietary and lifestyle recommendations
- Measuring blood glucose levels (if indicated)
Organizers and Confidentiality
The event is organized by the Endocrinology Center under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, alongside the Center for Health Policy Analysis and the Republican Center for Strengthening Health and Mass Communication. Organizers confirmed that participation is free of charge, and all participant information is strictly confidential.
