13 November 2018 - 13:40
Diabetics to hike in Isfahan

"A special hiking program of diabetics is going to be held on November 13, in Isfahan, with the title of "Diabetes; common challenges facing families today", focusing on mobility and healthy diet which are the prevention factors of diabetes," the head of the health culture development department of Isfahan municipality said.

Isfahan (IMNA) – "Considering this fact that the number of diabetics in Iran is more than other countries, and the statistics of diabetics in Isfahan is higher than other cities of the country, it was decided to hold the hiking program for people suffering from the disease in Isfahan as the most important factor that causes diabetes mellitus is inactivity," Farinaz Tavalaian said.

Saying that this hiking program is going to be held on November 13, on the southern side of the Khajoo Bridge, she added, "Health monitoring booths will begin their work from 14:30 on the southern side of Khajoo Bridge, and the hiking program will start from 15:30."

"10 responsible organizations such as the Sports and Youth Department, the Health Department of municipal district 1 and 2, and the Diabetes Charity Foundation will participate in this conference. It has been predicted that more than one thousand people will participate in this hiking gathering," she continued.

"Some happy programs have been also provided for the end of the program, and Dr. Attari, the chairman of Isfahan Diabetes Charity Foundation board, will give a lecture too," she also said.

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