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700 out of every 100,000 Pak kids afflicted with diabetes
KARACHI, Nov 21 : As many as 700 out of every 100,000 children living in Karachi are afflicted with diabetes mellitus.
The percentage of prevalence of diabetes among the elders is much more.
This was stated by Associate Professor of National Institute of Child Health, Dr Jamal Raza, while delivering a lecture at a medical education programme organised by Pakistan Islamic Medical Association Karachi.
It was stated that diabetes among the children is generally hereditary or is through infection.
The parents were warned that a child may have diabetes in the initial 10 years.
Excessive urination as well as thirst and continued loss of weight may be indication for diabetes. The parents were asked to get their children medically examined.
The proper looking after of children may save them from further complications, it was pointed out.
Prof Dr Shaikh Zaman of Dow University of Health Sciences in his lecture pointed out that regular exercise can also contribute towards keeping the diabetes under control.
Dr Khurrum Shahid of Liaquat National Hospital was of the view that diabetes may affect the eyesight, kidneys as well as heart and brain.