The Directorate of Media & Publications, as part of its ongoing UW Podcast Series, organized an awareness podcast on 15 October 2026 to promote public awareness and encourage healthy practices, featuring Prof. Dr. Faisal Nawaz, PhD, Director, Academics, Advanced Studies and Research (AASR), University of Wah.
The podcast focused on diabetes prevention and management through healthy lifestyle choices. Prof. Dr. Faisal Nawaz highlighted the importance of nutritious meals, reducing sugar intake, limiting refined carbohydrates, and keeping portion sizes appropriate to promote health and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The discussion also emphasized the role of regular meal timings, adequate sleep, daily physical activity, stress management, and routine blood sugar monitoring in maintaining overall well-being. He underscored that simple, consistent, and affordable lifestyle changes at home can help prevent diabetes and improve the quality of life of those living with the condition.