“Pakistan was stated to be steadily following India and China, where according to current estimates more than 12 per cent of the population above 25 years were inflicted with the disease while a much higher number of people were stated to be suffering from impaired glucose tolerance.”

Public representatives & staff of municipal corporation showed particular interest in holding the camp in the area & announced about it in their area two days before camp so it was heavily attended as 2,789 public members were screened from 3:00 p.m. to 12:45 a.m for sugar, cholesterol, test on bone mineral density & condition of blood vessels of legs (Doppler test) & free advise and councilling was given by doctors of emed & All Pakistan Diabetes & Endocrine Society including Prof Ahmad Bilal, Dr Khurram Raja, Dr Tauseef, Dr Ijaz, Dr Jahanzeb, Dr Tayyaba & Dr Uzma. The area comprised of people of low socio economic group with high poverty, lack of awareness & poor civic conditions. Free councilling given by the doctors was highly beneficial for these people.