UNAIR NEWS聽– UNAIR Nursing Students were passionate for Long March Action聽at CFD (Car Free Day) Taman Bungkul on Sunday, November 12.聽They got even more spirited as they tied white band and shouted along the march. UNAIR mascot also accompanied them in聽Long March聽in the event of Hentakan Aksi Mahasiswa 2017, in commemoration of National Health Day and聽World Diabetes Day聽.
The theme of this year’s activity was “Indonesia Diabetes Free”.聽Students give free health checks to communities located near the聽skateboard聽area.聽In collaboration with Rumah Zakat, the health check includes a blood pressure check and a free blood sugar test.聽The health check mechanism used coupons distributed by nursing students to the public.聽The public response was very high and enthusiastic to follow this health check.聽The activity continued with a petition signature procession on the banner provided for “Marching Together to Prevent Diabetes Free”.
About 75 residents had their health checked, from the young, to the old.聽They looked so enthusiastic as the stand was crowded.聽They were the ones who finished exercising or having a stroll in Taman Bungkul.聽They asked a lot about diabetes.
Nursing faculty students also provide聽feedback聽to those who have enthusiastically asked, by providing education about diabetes.聽Hopefully, people will know the signs and symptoms of diabetes and its preventive measures.聽As for people who are aware of diabetes, they can check blood sugar regularly and avoid the causes of diabetes.聽Here’s the documentation:
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Author: Qurrata A’yuni Rashidah, Student of the Faculty of Nursing UNAIR
Editor: Rio F. Rachman
