The morning at the consulting center "Academy of Care" of OAO "Belagroprombank" began unusually - not with the usual coffee, but with a useful check of one's body. The dependents of the TCSO of the Lenin and Pervomaisky districts of Bobruisk, activists of the Council of Veterans of the Pervomaisky district, and the bank's employees themselves came here for the large "Preventive Living Room". The meeting was timed to coincide with two important dates - World Diabetes Day and Quality Day, as well as within the framework of the project "Active Longevity. Age of Harmony and Wisdom" and the information and preventive campaign "TSUR. Bobruisk Region For! Quality of life: without tobacco, without excess sugar and with care for oneself!"

The specialists of the Uz "Bobruisk City Polyclinic No. 1" together with the administration and staff of the bank organized this useful morning marathon. The event started early in the morning not by chance: so that each guest and employee could come on an empty stomach and get accurate test results. Together with the student volunteers of the Bobruisk State Medical College, the doctors set up a real express health point. All comers had their blood glucose levels, blood pressure, pulse, and saturation (oxygen saturation in the blood) measured. Moreover, the blood pressure measurement turned into a real master class. Specialists clearly showed how to properly use a tonometer to avoid getting false numbers, and introduced participants to modern smart gadgets that can detect even hidden arrhythmia in time.

Guests were given a detailed explanation of why it is vital for every person to know their main indicators - sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as why it is necessary to undergo annual dispensary check-ups, even if nothing bothers them. After the morning check-up, participants were waiting for the "Interactive Health Club", where doctors explained the main threats to our well-being in simple and clear language. Endocrinologist Tatyana Volotovskaya told how to protect oneself from type 2 diabetes and what first "alarm bells" can be suspected. She reminded that diabetes is not called a "silent killer" for nothing: the disease does not hurt for years, but insidiously destroys blood vessels and organs. The doctor explained the main complications of the disease using the memorable formula SAGO: S - blindness, A - amputation,

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amputation of limbs, G - hemodialysis due to kidney failure, O - acute vascular catastrophes (myocardial infarction and stroke). After the speech, the doctor answered questions from the audience and conducted personal consultations for all who wished. A real revelation for many was the presentation by instructor-valologist Olga Revyako about so-called hidden sugar.

It turns out that we consume it much more than we think: manufacturers skillfully hide the sweet additive in sauces, low-fat yogurts, sausages, and juices. We learned under what names they are masked on labels and how to quickly calculate the real sugar load of a product right on the store shelf, and not fall for the marketers' tricks. Her speech made many people look at their usual food basket in a new way. The World Health Organization recommends consuming no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day - this is only 5-6 teaspoons, including sugar in finished products. And one bottle of sweet soda (0.5 liters) exceeds the daily sugar norm by two times.

They also touched on emotional balance. Psychologist Elena Povolinko conducted a lively workshop and explained why prolonged stress often triggers sugar spikes in the blood. Together with the specialist, the guests analyzed simple and effective techniques that help protect the nervous system from unnecessary anxiety and support loved ones in difficult times.

A useful addition to the meeting was a block from representatives of OAO Belagroprombank. Specialists conducted a lesson in financial literacy for the guests, reminded them of the rules for protecting savings from scammers, and told them about the "sweet" - that is, advantageous and convenient - opportunities, bonuses, and services that the bank currently offers to people of retirement age.

As a reminder of the meeting, each participant took away not only useful habits but also bright reminder leaflets with tips on nutrition and health control. And the day ended with a warm, soulful tea party and a discussion of what they had heard.

And what especially pleased the organizers was that not everyone reached for the sweets on the table. Many guests consciously drank tea without candies and marshmallows. This means that the seed of knowledge has fallen on fertile ground - the participants not only heard the advice of doctors but will also share it with their families and neighbors.

Dear representatives of the older generation, may your life be truly sweet from warm meetings, the ringing laughter of grandchildren, and the joy of each new day, and not from extra pieces of refined sugar in your cup. Take care of yourself, be friends with movement, do not postpone a visit to the doctor for prevention, and remember: your health is in your hands. Live long, actively, and with pleasure.

Olga Revyako, instructor-valologist of UE Bobruyskaya gorodskaya poliklinika №1.