World Diabetes Day

Vejthani Hospital

Endocrine Centre

World Diabetes Day will be observed on November 22 from 7 to 3 with an exhibition on diabetes, health products, talks and games. Get a free medical check-up too. Call (02) 734 0000, ext 1071 or 1072.

This one's for dad

Bangkok Hospital

The hospital's sixth annual Dad We Love You celebration is November 24 to 30, daily from 9 to 3. There'll be talks, activities and cool stuff to buy for the old man. Call 1719.

Weighty children's problems

As well as diabetes, overweight children are prone to respiratory conditions, hyperactivity disorders and joint problems.

Experts from the Thai-American Physician Founda-tion will give a free talk on "The Dangers of Obesity in Children" at Piyavate Hospital tomorrow from 1 to 4pm. Call (02) 670 1000, extensions 204 and 216.

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