Health camp held in Tezpur to mark World Diabetes Day

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TEZPUR: On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, a free health check-up camp was held at Chanmari Bihu field here on Saturday.

Attending the camp, Dr. Gautam Bhuyan, Consultant Diabetes and Thyroid Specialist, said that the patients should follow a low carbohydrate and low protein diet, apart from regular exercise and lead an active lifestyle. They should compulsorily undergo annual eye and heart examination, Bhuyan added as delay in diagnosis and treatment might affect vital organs while early diagnosis and treatment could avoid such complications.

Bipul Kalita, Luhit Bhuyan, Director of Nemcare Hospital, Tezpur, among others, were present on the occasion. Around 100 patients hailing from Chanmari area and other nearby villages availed medical services during the camp.

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