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Odisha Assembly Hosts Diabetes Awareness Programme, Focus on Prevention, Healthy Lifestyle and Early Detection

NewsRabindra Sahoo26 Sept 2026

Bhubaneswar,  Sept 26 [UDN}:A consultation and awareness programme on diabetes and its prevention and management was organised at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises by Dr Madhabananda Nayak. Odisha Assembly Deputy Speaker Bhawani Shankar Bhoi, along with several Hon’ble Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly, attended the programme.

The programme highlighted the importance of adopting positive lifestyle changes to prevent and control diabetes. Speakers stressed that a balanced and nutritious diet, regular physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle can play an important role in reducing the risk of diabetes and helping people manage the condition effectively.

The session also emphasised the need for greater awareness about diabetes and the adoption of healthy daily habits for maintaining overall well-being.