Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that the risk and complications of diabetes can be greatly reduced by raising awareness of the disease and taking preventive measures.
“People with diabetes can also lead healthy, normal and active lives with proper treatment and regular care,” he said. “At the same time, those who do not yet have the disease should try to prevent it through regular health check-ups, a balanced diet and exercise.”
He said this in a message issued on Friday on the eve of World Diabetes Day, which falls tomorrow. This year’s theme for the day is “Don’t delay on diabetes, act now”.
Tarique Rahman said diabetes is now one of the main public health challenges worldwide. In Bangladesh, too, the number of people with the disease is steadily rising, which is a matter of concern for us, he said.
He said uncontrolled diabetes can damage the heart, the kidneys, the eyes and other vital organs, and its complications can even be fatal. But the disease can be kept under control through timely diagnosis, proper treatment, healthy eating habits, regular physical activity and a mindful way of life.
The prime minister said ensuring health care for every person and building awareness to prevent non-communicable diseases are among the current government’s priorities. Timely action and joint efforts are especially urgent to tackle a growing public health challenge such as diabetes, he said.
He said the government wants to ensure quality health care for every person, so that everyone can live a healthy, productive and dignified life. Reaching that goal needs the combined efforts of the government, health institutions, doctors, health workers and people at every level.
Tarique Rahman said a healthy and productive population is one of the main foundations of the country’s development and prosperity. Good health does not only improve an individual’s quality of life; it also drives the progress of the family, society and the state as a whole.
He said World Diabetes Day is being observed this year, as every year, at the initiative of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh. The day won recognition from the United Nations through Bangladesh’s initiative and efforts, and it has been observed around the world for the past two decades, which is a matter of pride for us, he said.
The prime minister said the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh has played an important role since its founding in preventing diabetes, expanding treatment, research and raising public awareness. Its tireless efforts to take diabetes treatment and prevention to people’s doorsteps deserve praise, he said.
He expressed hope that the association would widen its services further in the days ahead, and said the government’s support for preventing and controlling diabetes would continue.
In the message, the prime minister extended his warm greetings to all members of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, doctors, health workers, people living with diabetes and everyone involved, and wished success to all the programmes taken up for World Diabetes Day 2026.
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