Workshop On Women Health and Diabetes Held at Home Science College, Sec 10, Chandigarh

Date: 12 November, 2024

A workshop cum awareness session on Women Health and Diabetes held at Home Science College for hostel residents on 12/11/24. It was conducted in collaboration with Livasa Hospital and Toreque pharmceuticals. Dr. Balveen Kaur, a renowned gynaecologist from the hospital, addressed the crucial topic of women's health and diabetes for the hostel girls. The session was organized by IEP cell of the college as part of an ongoing initiative to promote health and well-being among young  women, particularly in the context of increasing lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes. More than 100 UG and PG hostel residents attended the session. Dr. Kaur, in her insightful talk, emphasized the growing prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes among young women, particularly those living in urban settings. She discussed how factors like poor dietary habits, lack of physical activity, and stress can contribute to the onset of diabetes. With a focus on prevention, Dr. Kaur urged the students to adopt a balanced diet, engage in regular exercise, and be mindful of their mental health to reduce their risk of developing diabetes. The session proved to be very informative and many students asked their queries at the end of session. Torque pharmaceuticals’ leading provider of health and wellness products, distributed free samples of their products including face wash, lip balm and calcium supplements etc, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among students.            
Principal Prof Sudha Katyal expressed her gratitude to Livasa team for organising such informative session in the college. She added that these wellness sessions are integral to our mission of empowering students to lead healthier, more balanced lives. By organizing such informative sessions, the college aims to encourage its students to adopt healthier lifestyles, reduce stress, and make informed decisions about their nutrition and overall health