College of Family Medicine Pakistan, in collaboration with Dynatis Pakistan, is launching Pakistan Diabetic Neuropathy Foundation (PDNF). PDNF aims to empower doctors to effectively manage and treat patients with Diabetic Neuropathy. Considering the rising prevalence of Diabetic Neuropathy in Pakistan, this foundation will facilitate research initiatives and academic workshops that will help in analysis, diagnosis, and management of the disease.
Prof Dr. Zaman Shaikh, the Chief Patron of the foundation, expressed his concern on the rising number of Diabetic Neuropathy in Pakistan, and acknowledged the importance of this platform in identifying diagnosis and treatment options for doctors across the country. He further emphasized on the efforts of this working group to collectively form a consensus statement towards the management of this disease, which will help clinicians all over Pakistan in improving clinical outcomes related to Diabetic Neuropathy.
The founding member of PDNF, Prof. Dr. Ejaz Vohra, conveyed his support and willingness for the development and cascading of treatment guidelines for DPNP, and spoke on the importance of formation of a patient registry which would help clinicians conduct researches for an enhanced understanding of this complication of Diabetes Mellitus.
Dr. Shehla Naseem, Secretary General College of Family Medicine Pakistan, also pledged efforts of members of CFMP for the benefit of patients suffering from DPNP and to aid the doctors involved in its management. She further highlighted the role of academic modules for DPNP, through which doctors will be equipped with advance knowledge and management protocols.
Mr. Ahmer Asad, Head of Commercial from Dynatis Pakistan expressed the organization’s commitment for this academic cause, as his team looks forward to a series of successful initiatives focused on promising wellness in the society.
