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An initial diagnosis of diabetes can cause so many thoughts to run through a person’s mind: How could I have gotten diabetes? What could I have done differently? Where did I get this from? It can be hard hearing that you have diabetes but Diabetes is not a death sentence and many of who are
With the prevalence of diabetes on the rise, it is important that adequate attention is given to the condition. Global statistics show that as of 2019, 1 in 11 (463 million) adults are living with diabetes and up to 50% do not know. In Nigeria, the prevalence of diabetes is high and is projected to
Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that occurs when women develop high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. A woman who suffers from gestational diabetes usually does not suffer from any form of diabetes before pregnancy. This condition is usually detected and diagnosed between the 24th-28th week of pregnancy. When a woman is diagnosed with gestational
Diabetes is a disease that is characterized by complications. The fact that a person has diabetes does not mean they will develop complications immediately. When a person living with diabetes controls their diabetes properly, they are less likely to develop complications. By taking up appropriate methods for managing diabetes which include the following, the risk
“Keeping weight in check, being active, and eating a healthy diet can help prevent most cases of type 2 diabetes.” – Havard T. Chan, School of Public Health, 2020 (1). What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when an individual’s blood sugar is consistently high because the pancreas does not produce enough
A simple finger prick blood test or urine test can be used to determine an individual’s blood glucose levels. A person’s risk factors will determine how often they would test their blood glucose levels. Having diabetes increases the risk of various health conditions so it is important to detect increased blood glucose levels sooner rather
The risk factors for diabetes can be modifiable and non-modifiable. Modifiable risk factors include those that can be controlled/changed such as eating an unhealthy diet packed with salt and saturated fats, consumption of alcohol and tobacco, being overweight/obese and physical inactivity. Non-modifiable risk factors include risk factors that cannot be controlled or even changed such
Mental health disorder is one of the main cause of disability worldwide. Everyone has some risk of developing a mental health condition, hence the need for a mental health break. Mental health illness can appear due to conditions such as stress, depression, and anxiety which can all affect mental health regardless of the age, sex,
Fizzy drinks are non-alcoholic drinks that contain small bubbles of carbon dioxide. They contain refined sugar which can pave the way for weight gain, obesity, tooth decay, diabetes and many more. Drinking too much fizzy drinks also known as soda can be detrimental to one’s health. However, they can be taken in moderation as most
