In Montenegro, more than 50,000 people with diabetes, it is important to eliminate prejudices

In Montenegro, between 50,000 and 60,000 people with diabetes are registered, that is to say that almost every tenth or eleventh inhabitant has a type of disturbed glycoregulation and that the synergy of all the health facilities of our country is very important and that we must take concrete measures in terms of prevention and education in order to eliminate Diabetes Prejudice was evaluated at the round table today. "The importance of prevention, information and support of diabetes" in Podgorica.

According to the information provided by the NGO Brina about itself, the discussions took place under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, while taking into account the growing burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases in our society, in accordance with World Day diabetes, celebrated on November 14th.

"The event paid special attention to the prevention and treatment of diabetes in Montenegro, with the aim of informing and familiarizing the Montenegrin public with the problem and the weight of diabetes, the means of prevention and ways to help patients, "the statement said.

The event began by addressing representatives of the Ministry and health facilities of Montenegro, who provided relevant information on the state and conditions of diabetes treatment in our country and have presented ways to preserve and improve health.

In front of the Ministry of Health, the secretary addressed Nikola Antovicthen dr Sreten Kavaric director of the clinic's internal clinic, dr Nebojša Kavarić Director of Podgorica Health Center, dr Djurdjica Ostojic Director of the Center for Control and Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases at the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro and Sead Čirgić director of the health insurance fund.

Under the moderation of the chief Vlatko Stijepović the panel "Importance of prevention, information and support of people with diabetes" is held.

The panelists were dr Valentina Kalinić internist – endocrinologist, in front of the Association of Diabetic Society, dr Enisa Pupović spec. Internist – endocrinologist, in front of the diabetes center of the health center, dr Dragan Likic responsible for the Diabetes Registry at the Institute of Public Health, Ivan Milasevic President of the association "Diabetes Podgorica" ​​/ Diabetes and Milos Andrović in front of the pharmaceutical company TBC Novo Nordisk.

Panels emphasized the importance of diabetes prevention, education, self-control and self-awareness as key factors in preventing many complications.