Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Adhering to proper health habits during the upcoming New Year season provides the ability to control diseases including diabetes, according to medical specialists.

Specialist Doctor Manilka Sumanatilleke clarified these facts while addressing a press conference held at the Health Promotion Bureau yesterday (8).

He stated that even someone suffering from diabetes can celebrate the New Year happily and following proper procedures for that remains important.

Further expressing views, the doctor stated the following:

"Even a person suffering from diabetes can celebrate the New Year happily with certain limits. I will mention a few small things. A Konda Kavum usually contains only 156 calories. A piece of Aluwa is usu...