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11.2m Nigerians living with diabetes–Association

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:09:58 +0000

The Diabetes Association of Nigeria says no fewer than 11.2 million Nigerians are presently living with the disease. Dr Alkali Mohammed, President of the association, revealed this on Monday in Abuja at an event to commemorate the 2023 World Diabetes Day (WDD). The WDD is a day set aside by the UN to draw public […]

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Germany: Diabetes drug in short supply due to growing use as diet aid

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 26 May 2023 11:45:00 +0000

Researchers in Germany on Friday said the growing use of diabetic drug `semaglutiden’ is leading to shortages of supply as many people now use it to aid weight loss. David Francas, professor of data and supply chain analysis at Worms University of Applied Sciences made the observation saying: “that gets hyped and suddenly you have […]

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Early detection, key to management of diabetes – Ikokwu

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:49:23 +0000

Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), on Monday said that early test and detection is paramount in the management of diabetes for normal living. Ikokwu said this on the occasion of World Diabetes Day in Abuja. She explained that theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Access to diabetes Education’, underpins […]

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‘420m people have diabetes’

Roland Edwards — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:06:03 +0000

No fewer than 420 million adults have diabetes, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, adding that the number has been increasing steadily over the last three decades. WHO said in its Global Report on Diabetes that the global prevalence of adult diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. The UN health agency, therefore, called on […]

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How to tackle diabetes, by experts

Femi Adewale — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:36:01 +0000

Medical experts on Wednesday called for inclusiveness as well as an early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes to reduce the burden on people living with the disease. They spoke at a forum organised to commemorate the 2018 World Diabetes Day organised by the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan and the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) […]

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‘If you prefer shawarma, ice cream to vegetables, diabetes knocking at your door’

Femi Adewale — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:05:31 +0000

The Lagos State chapter of Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) on Tuesday advised Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyle that would save them from suffering from preventable diseases like diabetes. State Chairman of the association, Dr John Samssedi, gave the advice in Lagos. The optometrist spoke against the background of the World Diabetes Day (WDD) marked annually […]

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‘Control of blood sugar reduces diabetes’

Roland Edwards — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:05:40 +0000

Dr Samuel Ovo, a Medical Officer at the General Hospital Ughelli, Delta State says controlling blood sugar and regular exercise can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Ovo made this known on Tuesday in Benin. He said that a healthy lifestyle choice could help to prevent the disease “which is prevalent among people with […]

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Diabetes drug reduces risk of heart attacks, strokes

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:27:38 +0000

A common, safe and inexpensive drug for type 2 diabetes, Metformin, decreases the risk of heart attacks and strokes caused by air pollution and reducing inflammation in the lungs that triggers clotting, according to a U.S. study. In the study published in Cell Press, a pediatric formulation of metformin was given to mice in their […]

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Varsity develops herbal anti-diabetic, anti-cancer drugs

Roland Edwards — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:42:48 +0000

Dr Salihu Ibrahim Isma’il, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, has developed a herbal anti-diabetic and anti-cancer drugs. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Fatima Batul-Muktar, disclosed this at a newsmen conference in Dutse on Monday. “I am glad to inform you that one of our staff, Dr Salihu Ibrahim Isma’il of […]

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‘Diabetes drug shows potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease’

Freedom Reporter — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:22:19 +0000

A drug developed for type-2 diabetes can possibly be a boon for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a new research published in the Brain Research Journal has said. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. Its symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe […]

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Diabetes kills only careless people, says Obasanjo

Femi Adewale — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 18:30:11 +0000

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says that diabetes only kills those who are careless about its treatment. Obasanjo made the statement on Friday in Abeokuta when he led hundreds of people on a road walk to sensitise the populace on the disease and how to manage it. The road walk was organised by the South […]

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World Diabetes Day: Locust Bean ‘Iru’’, other natural condiments can lower blood glucose, says Endocrinologist

Femi Adewale — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:29:14 +0000

A Consultant Endocrinologist, Prof. Oluyemi Akinloye, has said that dietary condiments and natural products such as locust bean could be used to lower the body’s blood glucose level, especially in people with diabetes. Akinloye of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, disclosed this in Lagos. He spoke on the occasion of the 2017 […]

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‘Body’s inability to manage glucose cause of diabetes, not sugar, foods’

Femi Adewale — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:43:34 +0000

As the world prepares to observe the World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, medical experts say the condition is not caused by excessive consumption of sugar or certain types of foods. The experts made the assertion at a Capacity Building Workshop on Diabetes for Health Journalists in Lagos ahead of the 2017 World Diabetes Day. The […]

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Diabetes: Expert advises Nigerians to embrace regular health checks

Robby Akeju — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:10:39 +0000

A medical practitioner has advised Nigerians to imbibe the habit of going for regular diabetes check-up and reduce consumption of sweetened drinks. Dr Uchenna Iroka of the Department of Accident and Emergency Unit, Minna General Hospital, gave the advice on Thursday in Minna. He said that the advice was necessary since symptoms of the disease […]

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Diabetes fast attaining status of mass killer

Ibrahim Ahmadu — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 23:01:13 +0000

A medical expert, Dr Sule Bathner, says diabetes is fast taking the position of mass killer, with the ailment causing the death of one person in the world every seven seconds. Barthner, a Consultant Endocrinologist with the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, made the observation in Bauchi on Saturday while delivering a lecture organised by the […]

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