He also gave a ‘Health First’ message at the health awareness session conducted at Sri Venkateswara Employees Training Academy (SVETA) for the employees on Thursday.
Dwelling on the importance of maintaining physical and mental health while serving devotees during the festival, Mr. Gopinath stressed on the importance of the employees getting regular health checkups, in addition to focusing on physical activity, balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
He also cautioned the employees about the need for early detection of diabetes and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, HbA1c, blood pressure, cholesterol and body weight.
Dr. J. Jayaprakash Sai, a specialist on diabetes at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, explained diabetes prevention and control measures, while senior dietitian Dr. Manasa Kosireddy spoke on the importance of nutrition. Later, the employees were provided blood glucose screening, diabetes risk assessment, nutrition counselling and health guidance. Glucometers were also distributed to the employees to help them monitor their blood glucose levels during the Brahmotsavam.
Meanwhile, SVETA Director Vema Venkata Ratnam urged the employees to perform their duties with devotion and a spirit of service.
TTD’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kusuma Kumari, Dasa Sahitya Project Special Officer P.R. Ananda Tirthacharyulu, SVETA Assistant executive Officer Aruna Devi also took part.
