Altınbaş University Contributes to Diabetes Awareness
Bakırköy CampusAs part of Diabetes Week and World Diabetes Day, celebrated each year on November 14, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye, the General Directorate of Public Health, and the Ministry of National Education published various written materials, informative visuals, and videos to raise public awareness about diabetes.
The Faculty of Health Sciences at Altınbaş University also organized an awareness event led by the Nursing Department faculty members, in line with its mission to improve community health.
During the event, informative documents about diabetes were distributed, and students and participants had the opportunity to receive free blood glucose testing. Additionally, Nursing Department faculty members and students answered questions at consultation points, providing information on diabetes symptoms, prevention methods, healthy nutrition recommendations, and lifestyle changes.
Altınbaş University Faculty of Health Sciences will continue to carry out awareness activities on chronic diseases such as diabetes as part of its community health–oriented approach in the upcoming period.