Diabetes

A new study has found that over 800 million adults suffer from the condition worldwide and more than half of those aged over 30 who have it are not receiving any treatment. In African countries they are among those most affected, as each…

In a powerful message for World Diabetes Day 2024, WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, sounded alarm on the escalating diabetes crisis in Africa, attributing it to urbanization, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity.…

The Oyo State Government says it is set to screen 347, 304 individuals for hypertension and diabetes as 'Project 10 Million Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers' commences in Ibadan, the capital city. READ ALSO:400 residents…

A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has called for proper regulation and control of foods and drugs being consumed to checkmate the increasing incidence of diabetes among Nigerians. READ ALSO:Diabetes can be…

No fewer than 500 patients on Sunday in Zaria, Kaduna State received free medical services from nursing students of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria. The students under the aegis of Medics World offered the free…

Roche Diabetes Care in collaboration with the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) and ISN Medical, have launched a nationwide diabetes screening campaign to promote early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Tosin Akinsulire, Product…

The International Diabetes Federation in a new research says over 80 percent of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in Nigeria become aware of their condition after experiencing complications. READ ALSO: World Diabetes Day: Anambra…

A non-governmental organisation, Lions Club International, District 404B4 Nigeria, has offered free screening and diabetes awareness exercise to Lagos residents at Isolo General Hospital. READ ALSO:Diabetes Day: NGO sensitises, screens…

A Non-Government Organisation (NGO), Health Tips By Sunset Affairs, says Nigerian market women need more health awareness to curb sudden death caused by underlying ailments occasioned by stress and prolonged sittings. The Convener and…

The wife of Anambra Governor Mrs Nonye Soludo, founder of the non-governmental organization, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, has called for reevaluation of dietary lifestyle and physical habits in the face of growing mortalities resulting…