Panchkula, Nov. 14 -- The Haryana government on Saturday sounded an alarm over the rising incidence of diabetes in the state, warning that the lifestyle-related disease is emerging as a major public health challenge, with urban residents facing a higher risk.
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the Haryana Health Department issued a public health advisory urging people to adopt healthier lifestyles, maintain a balanced diet and undertake regular physical activity to prevent diabetes and its potentially serious complications.
The department cautioned that uncontrolled diabetes can gradually damage vital organs, including the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves, and may lead to serious complications such as vision loss, limb damage and other...