The Vinalopó Department celebrated World Diabetes Day with activities aimed at the citizens.

It’s a campaign of public awareness to detect the particular bias of each patient to suffer from diabetes in order to prevent this disease. Health professionals in the vinalopo Valley Health Department have been responsible for directing this day which took place simultaneously in the cities of Elche and Crevillente Aspe and involving different activities.

In this regard, last Monday from early in the morning concerned citizens have been able to attend an information stand which was made available in each of the health centres of the Department, which could get recommendations on what are the healthier living habits and information on how to prevent diabetes and how to identify its symptoms.

There are currently 250 million diabetics worldwide and 300 million more at risk of being. For this reason, this campaign has had intended convey to the patient who must take the reins of his illness because of them depends on the evolution of the same.

Information stands, was tested free of blood glucose, voltage and the test FINDRISK, composed of 8 questions, which measures the risk of developing diabetes over 10 years. It is a simple survey that records the age, weight and the size of the patient and compares these data with habits related to daily physical activity, the intake of fruits and vegetables and the glucose values, test that it carried out free of charge to all those interested, including people with already-diagnosed diabetes and who performs its particular follow-up.

The results of this survey are measured through a scoring system that determines if the risk of the disease is low, slightly high, moderate, high or very high. It should be recalled that this test cannot replace an optional diagnosis, so it is advisable to consult a doctor the result obtained.

Under the motto we cannot ignore diabetes ” have also been available to the public other two information points in morning and afternoon schedule located in the main hall of the Hospital of Vinalopó, in the Fontenay Crevillent walk and Park Dr. Catalayud, Aspe.

In addition, on Monday at 16: 00 took place the big blue test ”. It was an activity designed to promote physical exercise involving patients, their families and the professionals. There was a healthy walk in the vicinity of the hospital measuring glucose attendees before and after exercise. In addition, participating in this test he has collaborated with an NGO to the attention of diabetic patients without resources.

Institutional Act

in addition, the Hall of the Hospital of the Vinalopó hosted an institutional act aimed at professionals and patients with diabetes with the following agenda:

14: 00 hours. Inauguration. Dr. Ramon Navarro, Department Manager of Vinalopó health

14: 10 hours. Dr. David Díez Agulló, family doctor, Center of health Pla – Vinalopó

14: 20 hours. Leticia Samper, nurse health Pla – Vinalopó Center

14: 30 hours. DRA. Natalia Fernández, specialist Endocrinology and Nutrition Department of health of Vinalopó

14: 40 hours. Dr. Jorge Aísa, specialist in Vascular Surgery Hospital of Vinalopó

14: 50 hours. Round table

15: 00 hours. Closure day World Diabetes Day. Dr. Carlos Catalán, Director Medical Department of the Vinalopó