"स्वास्थ्यम्" (Swaasthyam) refers to health or well-being - signifies a state of being in good physical and mental condition, free from illness or disease- often used in context related to physical health, overall wellness, balance of mind, body & spirit. There are 65 million people with Diabetes in India at this moment of time. It is projected to become 109 Million in 2035. Preventing Type 2 Diab
etes largely depends on lifestyle changes. Diabetes Self-Management Education and on-going support are significant contributors to metabolic and psychological outcomes among people with diabetes and those who are at risk of diabetes. Efforts to promote diabetes self-management education are critical to reducing the human and economic burden of diabetes. A collaborative effort among people with diabetes and those at risk of diabetes, governments and health services, health care professionals and the general public, is needed to achieve this. Social Media, if properly utilized, can play a crucial role in promoting awareness among the patients and health care professionals. This page aims to use facebook to promote awareness about various aspects of Diabetes among both the common people and health care professionals..
