President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon people to understand the risks of diabetes and take necessary preventive measures to maintain a healthy lifestyle and protect themselves from the disease.
“To maintain a healthy lifestyle, everyone must understand the risks of diabetes and take necessary measures to protect themselves,” he said in a message issued today on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, to be observed on Saturday.
The President said diabetes was a chronic disease requiring lifelong management, while uncontrolled diabetes could lead to serious complications, including heart attacks, strokes, kidney problems, blindness and even amputation.
However, he said, proper diabetes control could enable people to lead healthy, normal and productive lives.
Referring to this year’s theme, “Early Action on Diabetes,” he said it was appropriate in the context of rising diabetes prevalence caused partly by changing lifestyles, unhealthy dietary habits and a lack of physical activity.
He urged everyone to become aware of the harmful effects of diabetes and undergo regular blood tests.
The President also called upon the media, social and cultural organisations, and government and non-government organisations to work alongside the Bangladesh Diabetic Association to ensure the well-being of people living with diabetes.
He urged people to raise awareness about diabetes at home, in workplaces and in communities to build a healthy and beautiful Bangladesh.
The President wished success to all programmes undertaken to observe World Diabetes Day 2026.