Date: May 9, 2025
Location: Tulamba, Punjab, Pakistan
The Molana Tariq Jamil (MTJ) Foundation’s Health Department recently conducted a Diabetes Awareness and Lifestyle Management Session for 30 registered beneficiaries, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote preventive healthcare and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases among vulnerable communities. The session was facilitated by Dr. Asif Imam, Senior Medical Officer at RHC Tulamba, and focused on equipping patients with practical, non-pharmacological tools to manage Type 2 Diabetes—emphasizing nutrition, physical activity, regular blood sugar monitoring, and lifestyle discipline. The event was attended by 30 diabetic patients (11 males, 19 females), all of whom are registered under MTJ Foundation’s healthcare support system. The Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ihtsham Ullah Qureshi also participated as a special guest, demonstrating organizational commitment to community health initiatives.
Key Achievements:
- 73% of participants showed improved blood sugar levels within weeks of the session.
- 50% of patients reported being able to maintain normal blood sugar levels without medication through diet and exercise alone.
- 23% successfully managed their diabetes through a combination of dietary compliance and prescribed medication.
- Personalized consultations were conducted, and in several cases, medications were discontinued in favor of monitored lifestyle-based approaches.
Post-Session Support:
To sustain the impact of the session, MTJ Foundation introduced a structured follow-up mechanism:
- Daily Morning Calls: Conducted by trained staff to monitor exercise, diet adherence, and blood sugar levels.
- WhatsApp Groups: Created to facilitate peer support, share educational materials, and maintain engagement.
- Dedicated Focal Person: Assigned to provide individual follow-up, counseling, and data collection.
This structured approach reflects MTJ Foundation’s model of combining education with ongoing support to reinforce behavioral change and ensure long-term health outcomes.
Challenges and Recommendations:
While the session yielded strong results, challenges included resistance to dietary change, early follow-up call timings, and lack of personal glucometers among participants. Based on this, the MTJ Foundation recommends
- Enhancing focal person training for more empathetic and flexible follow-up.
- Adjusting communication timing based on participant convenience.
- Ensuring consistent monitoring over a 3-month period to track HbA1c and long-term impact.
- Engaging local health providers in future orientation sessions to reinforce communitylevel awareness.
Looking Ahead:
MTJ Foundation is committed to scaling such interventions as part of its broader health strategy. Future plans include conducting monthly diabetes awareness sessions, expanding training for health workers, and integrating non-communicable disease (NCD) education across all MTJ Foundation’s supported communities.
“The session exemplifies how low-cost, community-based interventions can empower individuals to take control of their health. By focusing on education and consistent follow-up, we are seeing measurable improvements in patient outcomes,” said a representative of MTJ Foundation’s Health Department.
About the Molana Tariq Jamil Foundation:
The MTJ Foundation is a non-profit organization working across Pakistan to improve lives through programs in healthcare, education, clean water, food security, skills development, and emergency relief. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MTJF operates medical camps, diagnostic labs, vocational training centers, and education programs for underserved communities. It also provides humanitarian aid during natural disasters and crises, both locally and internationally. The Foundation’s work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and community empowerment.
For more information or to support our work, please contact:
Email: info@mtjfoundation.org
Website: www.mtjfoundation.org
Office: Head Office, Molana Tariq Jamil Foundation, Punjab, Pakistan
