Association Activities

The School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K R Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurgaon celebrated IPGA Sponsored the National Pharmacy Week on 26th of November, 2016. Prof. Arun Garg (Dean, SMAS) gave a presentation on the theme of the National Pharmacy Week Program “Prevention and Management of Diabetes” and highlighted the role of Pharmacists in the management of diabetes to all faculty members and staff of the university in a lucid manner. He explained the types of diabetes mellitus (DM), its symptoms and complications in his presentation. He also suggested that certain precautions and dietary changes to avoid or manage Diabetes. Some of which are listed below: 1. Eat Healthy, natural fruits and vegetables (less carbohydrates and fats / oil.), stop eating Junk and processed food. 2. Reduce body weight 3. Stop smoking and drinking 4. Do regular exercise by running, aerobics, swimming etc. 5. Take diabetic medication regularly; Do not resort to alternative medicines without the consultation of doctor. 6. Regularly monitor blood glucose levels by glucometer. 7. Keep control over your blood pressure, cholesterol, foot and eye care. The program was attended by around 100 faculty members and staff. The open session was very interactive as Dr. Arun Garg satisfied all queries related to management of Diabetes. A health camp for screening of Diabetes was also organized by pharmacy students and the staff was screened for blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI).