World Diabetes Day was observed across the city on Wednesday.

Dr. A.Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospitals organised a walk which was flagged off by actor Raadhika Sarathkumar. A. Ramachandran, chairman of the hospital, stressed that awareness was essential for tackling the public health problem of diabetes. As diabetes needs lifetime care, family support is very important for maintaining healthy life, according to the press release. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Diabetes of Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital organised a rally and an awareness programme on the occasion. Dean P. Vasanthamani said they distributed glucometers to diabetic patients.

An awareness programme was conducted by the Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre, TAG VHS. Usha Sriram, head of the department, Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre, TAG VHS, said families with a diabetic patient will benefit greatly if they spent time and learnt about diabetes – types of diabetes, dos and don’ts and how to troubleshoot.

Lions Club International Foundation announced that it would distribute 700 diabetes kits and conduct sugar check-ups for over two lakh patients via Lions Clubs across the country. Focussing on foot care in diabetes, the Rotary Club of Anna Nagar launched Project FIT FEET. Vrinda Deepak, president of the club, organised a four-day camp in various parks in Anna Nagar, a release said.