RVS College of Nursing kannampalayam organized walkathon on 14.11.2024 in association with kovai diabetes specialty centre and hospital, to raise awareness about diabetes. The rally was inaugurated by Mr. V. BALAKRISHNAN, IPS, Commissioner of police, Coimbatore district, Dr. BALAMURUGAN MD. Dip.Diab , Chief Diabetologist Kovai Diabetes Specialty Centre And Hospital And Prof. Dr. S.P Latha., Principal RVS College of Nursing kannampalayam.
250 students participated in a walk; The rally started at Red Field and proceeded through Thomas Park, Racecourse. The students carried placards and banners with the slogans and key messages related to diabetes.
The event highlighted the importance of diabetes awareness, prevention and management.
On November 22.11.2024, RVS College of Nursing kannampalayam conducted a diabetic screening and awareness program along with Lions Club coimbatore cabinet, at coimbatore and district. The students were allocated in various places such as in and around Ganthipuram & Kodissia Hall .
The students were involved in the following activities
A total of 925 people were registered and screened for diabetes mellitus, and 47 people identified with increased random blood glucose were referred for further checkups. All the participants were made awareness of diabetes mellitus and the importance of lifestyle modifications in the management and prevention of diabetes.