diabetes
2 Mar
As part of efforts aimed at giving back to the community, a non-governmental organisation, Oni Na Foundation, has reiterated its commitment to tackle diabetes and mental health issues through empowering, awareness, prevention and management.
4 Jan
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardio-metabolic health and all-cause mortality.
30 Nov
Endocrinologists under the aegis of Endocrine and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON) have warned that the burden of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes is a significant public health concern, the prevalence of which is predicted to continue to rise in Nigeria except urgent steps are taken to stem the tide.
14 Nov
As Nigeria joined the world to mark the World Diabetes day, Roche Diabetes Care and health experts have decried the rise of diabetes cases globally, and the high risk of developing type 2 diabetes in Nigeria and other developing nations.
13 Nov
New research from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that 80% of people living with diabetes in Nigeria only received their diagnosis because they had at least one of the related complications – such as loss of vision, nerve damage or heart disease. Eight in ten people living with diabetes (80%) in Nigeria only found out…
31 Aug 2023
Living with diabetes doesn't mean sacrificing the joy of indulging in scrumptious meals. As a diabetic patient, it's essential to maintain a balanced diet that helps regulate blood sugar levels while still savouring the flavours you love. Nigerian cuisine, renowned for its rich and vibrant taste, offers a range of options that can be both…
31 Aug 2023
Diabetes manifests as a long-term health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into a simple sugar, that can be assimilated by the cells, known as glucose and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar concentration increases, it signals your…
18 Aug 2023
More studies are providing reasons Nigerians should embrace regular exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming and cycling.
27 Jul 2023
Aspartame is an artificial (chemical) sweetener widely used in various food and beverage products, including diet drinks, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast cereal, toothpaste and medications such as cough drops and chewable vitamins.
20 Jul 2023
Several studies have shown that more people, especially teenagers are developing diabetes and are greater risk of limb amputation, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, blindness and cancer.
23 Jun 2023
In the fight against diabetes, one man and his team are pushing the boundaries and seeking solutions where others haven't dared to look. Asiwaju Elegboogi, a certified Information Systems Auditor, former SUG president at University of Ibadan, is leading the charge in the field of herbal therapy. Asiwaju Elegboogi's company, Asiwaju Elegboogi Herbal Therapy, aims…
9 Jun 2023
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Dr. Benjamin Udoka Nwosu for bagging the American Diabetes Association Award over life-saving research.