World Diabetes Day: Health Experts School Population On Preventive Measures, Others

Fozao Vaniela 

           Overview of Hospital Staff

The head of the Diabetes and Hypertension Unit at the Regional Hospital in Bamenda, Aliah Deslyn, has called on the population to take necessary measures in order to be free from diabetes and Hypertension.

           Diabetes and Hypertension Unit

Diabetes is when the pancreas secrets little or no insulin. Once there is little or no insulin, the breakdown of glucose in your system becomes very difficult and glucose moves into the blood causing blood sugar levels to increase as explains by Aliah.

                     Madam Aliah Deslyn 

During activities to commemorate this year's World Diabetes Day with theme: "access to diabetes care," she states that healthy diets amongst others are key to avoid being hit by the diseases.

           Hospital Staff

 "have a healthy diet, daily physical exercises, watch your weight as well as taking medications as prescribed by a medical doctor are some of the ways to stay safe," said Aliah who added that prevention is better than cure.

            Hospital Staff 

She furthers that, " several patients have been rejected by their families because they are diabetic. Myths about the disease exist especially among children where some have been rejected by their families and referred to as witches".

She said Just like any other disease, it has its complications.

"cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, blindness and rectal dysfunction are some of the complications. If diabetes is well controlled, all these complications would not exist. Once an individual knows the heart is affected as a result of diabetes, it becomes a problem and can affect their mental health, and anxiety steps in causing the majority give up".

           Hospital Staff 

Diabetes is a disease that should be handled with caution and care. It has also been described as a silent killer and is responsible for many deaths around the world reason why preventive measures against the disease should not never be taken lightly.

Comments

  1. samNovember 14, 2023 at 12:22 PM

    thank you for the enlightenment, it will save us a whole lot. God. bless you Vani and more grace.

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