Tips for
Diabetics visiting Chardham yatra
-Before coming this holy travel ,
Consult your Diabetologist /Physician
& take consent for your fitness for
the journey & follow the advice.
- Keep
with you –
·
Identity Card indicating about your Diabetic status (NIDDM/IDDM)
& Phone number for help.
·
Medicines for the duration of
stay which you take regularly
(Insulin/Ohga).
·
Fruits, Roasted Nuts /Black
Gram, Sugar Candy & other edibles.
- Do not eat unknown food article available
at open/Road side to avoid gastric disorders.
- During yatra, one has to walk a long ( as
vehicles are restricted )so wear comfortable footwear to avoid any injury .
- Do not walk barefoot. It is very
dangerous for Diabetics .
- Do not ignore any new symptom occurring in
your body, pay proper attention & manage accordingly as it may be
hypoglycaemia due to long walk .
-if you feel dryness of mouth, choking in
throat, chest discomfort, pain in left jaw& arm, be alert & take
medical advice , it maybe heart attack.
-If you are the patient of CKD/CRF ,do not take any kind of exertion.
To enjoy
this auspicious occasion, be vigilant
about yourself & protect yourself from medical emergency.
