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Over 1000 Osun residents benefit as groups commemorate World Diabetes Day
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Over 1000 Osun residents benefit as groups commemorate World Diabetes Day

On Saturday, Lions Club International, Osun Axis, in partnership with Sugar And Cholesterol Control Foundation, offered complimentary diabetes screening and treatment to over 1000 inhabitants of the Iragbiji community, Osun State, in honor of the 2022 World Diabetes Day. The recipients were also educated on diabetes prevention and management strategies during the screening, which took place at the Aragbiji palace. Toyin Adesoye, the chair of Diabetes Awareness and Action for the 2022/2023 Lion Service Year, shared with reporters at the event that the organization chose to focus on diabetes screening and treatment to improve their health and wellness. She stated, “This initiative aligns with the mission of Lions International club to deliver health services to the community. “...
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Over 10m Nigerians suffer from diabetes- Group warns
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Over 10m Nigerians suffer from diabetes- Group warns

The Endocrinology and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON) has issued a caution as Nigerians participate with the global community in observing World Diabetes Day (WDD), highlighting that over 10 million Nigerians currently live with the condition, with projections indicating that this figure could double by 2030 unless prompt measures are undertaken. The Society also expressed concern regarding the scarcity of endocrinologists, noting that there are merely 150 professionals available to address this health issue within a populace exceeding 220 million individuals. They pointed out that diabetes significantly contributes to kidney failures, heart attacks, strokes, limb amputations, blindness, and various other ailments. Endocrinologists and diabetologists are tasked with diagnosin...
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