Panjab University, Chandigarh: Panjab University Alumni Association organised today a
webinar on “ Vitamin D & Weight Management Strategy in Covid 19” by Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Bhadada, Professor of Endocrinology at Department of Endocrinology, PGIMER,
Chandigarh.
Dr. Bhadada adding “Humour to avoid stress and anxiety, advised to avoid Hurry, Worry
and Curry as this effects health in major way. ” He explained about Vitamin D
production and Metabolism in human body. He took up topics like what affects Vit D
synthesis in skin, how much exposure to sun is sufficient, how to overcome Vit D
deficiency, ideal body weight, how to reduce weight, healthy food, intermittent
fasting, exercises etc.
Earlier, Prof. Deepti Gupta, introduced and welcomed Dr Sanjay Kumar Bhadada. He is Ex-
Secretary and Current executive of Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research
(ISBMR). He is Ex-Secretary and Chairman elect of Punjab chapter of Research Society
for the Study of Diabetes in India. Dr. Bhadada is also founder of ADITI, a social
support group for young diabetics that provides them with medical, social, financial
and vocational help. Dr. Bhadada has received various awards for his outstanding
contribution in his field.
The participants found the session very informative and asked various questions about
Vit D, diabetes and obesity.
More than 100 participated in the webinar.
