Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa
Website: www.kisatdiabetes.org
Show Date:
Friday, March 27th at 11 AM EDT (Doug)
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Close Up Radio Spotlights Endocrinologist Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa, Founder of Kisat Diabetes Organization
Naperville, IL – One in three people are expected to have diabetes by the year 2050. The good news is that if you take care of yourself, you can actually prevent diabetes or delay it indefinitely, even with a family history.
Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa has been practicing medicine in Chicago, IL, for the past 20 years as a specialist in the field of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Today, she is the president and founder of Kisat Diabetes Organization, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of diabetes and its complications through early screening and education.
“We are dedicated to raising awareness,” says Dr. Chalisa. “The endocrinologist is the specialist people trust, so we have decided to give our best.”
Dr. Chalisa was inspired to pursue medicine at a very young age after watching many of her family members suffer from diabetes. She formed Kisat Diabetes four years ago in memory of her father, who passed away from complications due to diabetes.
“Unfortunately, because people don’t get symptoms in the early stages of the disease, many don’t realize complications are developing in the background,” says Dr. Chalisa.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar. Under normal circumstances, digested food is converted into glucose, which enters circulation and is carried to tissues for energy. However, for glucose to enter the tissues, insulin—a hormone made by the pancreas—is required. In Type-2 Diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin, but it is not effective, preventing glucose from entering the tissues. Over time, the pancreas works harder to compensate, but eventually, it gives up.
Diabetes Management Approach
According to Dr. Chalisa, diabetes does not have to be a life sentence.
“Insulin is considered by most to be a punishment: if you don’t take care of yourself, you’ll go on insulin. But we don’t treat diabetes that way. We don’t wait until the end, because by then, you will have already developed complications. We treat diabetes very aggressively. If you sit with the patient and actually explain it to them, 99% of the time, we’re able to convince them to do what they need to do.”
Dr. Chalisa is also the author of the forthcoming book Diabetes Beyond Numbers, a comprehensive examination of managing diabetes and its complications.
“People have so many questions about diabetes. They’re confused about what to do when they have high blood sugar. They’re confused about their medications. Even the most educated patients still have misconceptions about the disease,” says Dr. Chalisa. “That’s why I decided to write this book. It’s everything you need to know about diabetes as a patient, with no complex medical jargon.”
Upcoming Event
Close Up Radio will feature Dr. Nuzhat Chalisa in an interview with Doug Llewelyn on March 27th at 11 AM EDT. Listen to the show on BlogTalkRadio. If you have any questions for our guest, please call (347) 996-3389.
For more information, visit www.kisatdiabetes.org.
Kisat Diabetes Organization Initiatives
Community Outreach
Throughout the year, Kisat Diabetes Organization conducts small projects in communities, offering screening and counseling on an individual basis. If somebody needs help, they can answer their questions.
The organization also plans to expand internationally.
2020 Annual 5K Walk/Run
The organization hosts a family-friendly event featuring games for adults and children to raise awareness about diabetes. They encourage people to participate with their families, particularly bringing their parents to engage in additional activities.
Diabetes Beyond Numbers
Dr. Chalisa’s plan is to complete and launch the book at the 5K event.
Complications of Diabetes
Diabetes narrows the arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. A small infection can turn into a severe condition if left untreated. Dr. Chalisa emphasizes early diagnosis and intervention to prevent complications.
For more details, visit www.kisatdiabetes.org