First Lady inaugurates “Lifestyle Intervention Programme”

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed launched the 'Lifestyle Intervention Programme' in Dhiggaru, Meemu Atoll, on World Diabetes Day 2024. The programme aims to assess how sustainable lifestyle changes can reduce diabetes risk. Residents over 16 will be screened, and high-risk individuals targeted. The programme identified that 73% of the populace are at risk of developing diabetes within 10 years without lifestyle changes. First Lady Sajidha noted the rise in non-communicable diseases due to lifestyle changes as the Maldives develops. CEO of Diabetic Society of Maldives Aishath Shiruhana stated the programme will aid prevention and awareness. The programme is a collaboration with Dhiggaru Island Council and health centre, with support from two ministries. Ten locals were trained as lifestyle coaches.

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed launched the 'Lifestyle Intervention Programme' in Dhiggaru, Meemu Atoll, on World Diabetes Day 2024. The programme aims to assess how sustainable lifestyle changes can reduce diabetes risk. Residents over 16 will be screened, and high-risk individuals targeted. The programme identified that 73% of the populace are at risk of developing diabetes within 10 years without lifestyle changes. First Lady Sajidha noted the rise in non-communicable diseases due to lifestyle changes as the Maldives develops. CEO of Diabetic Society of Maldives Aishath Shiruhana stated the programme will aid prevention and awareness. The programme is a collaboration with Dhiggaru Island Council and health centre, with support from two ministries. Ten locals were trained as lifestyle coaches.

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed launched the 'Lifestyle Intervention Programme' in Dhiggaru, Meemu Atoll, on World Diabetes Day 2024. The programme aims to assess how sustainable lifestyle changes can reduce diabetes risk. Residents over 16 will be screened, and high-risk individuals targeted. The programme identified that 73% of the populace are at risk of developing diabetes within 10 years without lifestyle changes. First Lady Sajidha noted the rise in non-communicable diseases due to lifestyle changes as the Maldives develops. CEO of Diabetic Society of Maldives Aishath Shiruhana stated the programme will aid prevention and awareness. The programme is a collaboration with Dhiggaru Island Council and health centre, with support from two ministries. Ten locals were trained as lifestyle coaches.

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