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A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has called for massive public education on best nutritional habits and practices that could be adopted to reduce rate of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) among the populace.
A Consultant Endocrinologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade asserts that most traditional foods are considered healthy for diabetes management and, hence healthy for people with the condition.
Diabetes has emerged as a major health concern in Nigeria, with its prevalence steadily increasing and management becoming more challenging.…
Nigeria has emerged as a global hotspot for diabetes-related amputations, a grim statistic fueled by inadequate healthcare facilities, poor professional care, and widespread misconceptions about the disease.
A Consultant Endocrinologist at Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHLokoja), Dr Olorunfemi Adebayo has
urged the government to address the rising menace of fake diabetes drugs in the country.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of people living with disabilities in Africa will likely rise to 54 million in 2045, unless urgent action is taken to mitigate it.
A Consultant Family Physician, Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo, has called for the strengthening of public knowledge to recognise and manage high and low blood sugar levels among diabetics.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) says diabetes care should transcend blood sugar management, as the mental well-being of no fewer than 400 million people is impacted by the daily burden of managing diabetes.
A new study suggests that keeping children off sugar in their first two years reduces lifelong risks of diabetes and high blood pressure.