Highlighting the serious and concerning spread of diabetes and obesity in India, Fadnavis said such conferences contribute significantly to ensuring India does not become the diabetes capital of the world
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. File Pic
Adopting an ideal lifestyle is necessary to avoid diabetes, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday while asserting that traditional dietary habits developed through conventional lifestyles have undergone improper changes due to urbanisation, reported news agency PTI.
He was speaking after inaugurating the the 12th International Conference 'Hello Diabetes' jointly organised by Diabetes Care and Research Centre and the Diabetes Care Foundation of India.
Highlighting the serious and concerning spread of diabetes and obesity in India, Fadnavis said such conferences contribute significantly to ensuring India does not become the diabetes capital of the world, reported PTI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several initiatives such as Fit India Movement to address lifestyle-related diseases, prioritizing health awareness, he added.
"Traditional dietary habits developed through conventional lifestyles have undergone improper changes due to urbanization. As a result, various diseases are affecting people at a younger age. By adopting an ideal lifestyle, it is possible to stay away from diabetes," Fadnavis said, reported PTI.
Stressing the need for in-depth research on diabetes, the CM said public awareness about causes and remedies, and ideal lifestyle practices are essential to prevent diabetes.
"Awareness is the first and most effective treatment against this disease that weakens human physical abilities. Preventing gestational diabetes in pregnant women and thereby reducing the risk to newborns is a major challenge before medical experts. If positive outcomes emerge from this conference, future generations can remain diabetes-free," he asserted, reported PTI.
One of the biggest problems is the reluctance to accept the disease after its diagnosis, Fadnavis pointed out.
Fadnavis steers clear of buzz over possible reunion of Thackerays, Pawars
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that he did not want to invite "trouble" by commenting on the speculation over potential tie-ups between the NCP factions as well as the estranged Thackeray cousins.
"I don't subscribe to 'begani shaadi mein Abdullah diwana' (a person getting involved in someone else's affairs even though he has nothing to do with it)," he said in response to questions about the Thackerays and the Pawars.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a growing buzz about a possible reunion between the NCP, headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and NCP (SP), led by his uncle Sharad Pawar.
Speculation is also rife about an alliance between Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
"They are brothers (Thackerays) as well as uncle and nephew (Pawars). If they decide among themselves, then fine. You (media) are speculating. I don't even know if they are communicating with one another, but you have already grown impatient. I don't want to invite trouble by commenting on both families," said Fadnavis.
When asked about surplus sugar stock in the state, Fadnavis said polylactic acid (biodegradable plastic) can be made from it. "This could also serve as a decent solution for times when we have excess stock," he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
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