Tag: Diabetes
NGO moves to tackle Hypertension, Diabetes, begins free Fair on Lagos Island
In an effort to reduce the burden of hypertension and diabetes in communities, Amal Outreach, a Non-Governmental Organization has concluded…
Ultra-processed food flagged for diabetes
Ultra-processed foods such as sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and ready-made meals, foods that generally contain a higher number of additives…
Corps member offers free diabetes tests in camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger has commended the efforts of Mr Hamzat Adekunle with state code number…
Diabetes: High-dose of Vitamin D can improve glucose metabolism
Vitamin D supplementation slows the progression of type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients and those with pre-diabetes, according to…
Control of blood sugar reduces diabetes – Medical expert
Dr Samuel Ovo, a Medical Officer at the General Hospital Ughelli, Delta says controlling blood sugar and regular exercise can…
Six hours of sleep loss increases diabetes risk: Research
Sleep is undoubtedly one of physiology’s most mysterious but essential functions. We all need it, yet the exact reasons why…
Air pollution contributes to diabetes – Study
A research of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis links outdoor air pollution, even at levels deemed safe,…
Breastfeeding linked with reduced risk in diabetes
Breastfeeding for six months or longer appears to significantly cut the risk of a woman developing type II diabetes, a…
Diabetes kills only careless people – Obasanjo
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says that diabetes only kills those who are careless about its treatment. Obasanjo made the…
World Diabetes Day: 400 Ikorodu residents get free screening
About 400 residents of Ikorodu in Lagos State received free diabetes screening on Thursday in commemoration of this year’s World…
Women And The Threat Of Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus is a life-long disease noticeable by elevated levels of sugar in the blood either because the body does…
World leaders to tackle cancer, diabetes
Global leaders have pledged to take bold action to reduce suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which include the world’s leading…
Novo Nordisk inaugurates free diabetes screening campaign in Lagos
A Danish company, Novo Nordisk, on Tuesday inaugurated a Diabetes Campaign for low-income Nigerians to access routine screening, diagnosis and…
NCDs: Diabetes treatment increasing burden in East Africa
The cost of treating diabetes in East Africa, including Tanzania and Kenya, would increase from 3.8 billion dollars in 2015…
Australian Scientists Use Blood Bank To Develop Vaccine
Australian scientists are optimistic that a bank of blood donations will help them develop a vaccine for Type I diabetes.