Diabetes: Accu-Chek, Wasim hold awareness event

Both convey message that people can live with diabetes if they keep their blood glucose level within normal range

Accu-Chek and the legendary cricketer Wasim Akram continued their efforts to raise awareness of diabetes in Karachi as they intensified their pursuit to educate the masses about how to live better and healthier by disciplining their lifestyle. They conveyed the message that people can live an active life with diabetes, if they keep their blood glucose level within normal range by taking healthy diet, moderate physical activity and regular medication. As a part of their efforts revolving around the World Diabetes Day, the Accu-Chek team and Akram were present at Dolmen Mall, Karachi, to spread awareness about maintaining healthy lifestyle to keep the diabetes in control. Addressing the public at the event, Akram said: “I’ve accepted diabetes like a challenge, and I can proudly say I’m not controlled by diabetes, rather I control diabetes.’’ Akram has become a global ambassador for the fight against diabetes. He joined hands with Accu-Chek Pakistan as brand ambassador in 2001.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 22^nd, 2014.