Diabetes causes serious complications
Diabetes causes blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation WHO. In 2021, diabetes and related kidney disease caused over 2 million deaths WHO.
Lifestyle management is as important as medication
What you do at home every day affects your blood sugar more than what your doctor can do during checkups. This includes regular exercise, healthy eating, stress management, and avoiding smoking.
Regular blood sugar monitoring is crucial
Monitoring blood sugar levels and keeping them under control is essential for preventing complications WebMD. Many people now use continuous glucose monitors that track levels in real-time.
Poor Diet is the Leading Cause of Preventable Diabetes Complications
Research demonstrates that 80% of diabetes complications are preventable through proper nutrition and lifestyle management. However, without accessible, culturally relevant dietary guidance, many Ghanaian diabetics unknowingly make food choices that worsen their condition. A study across sub-Saharan Africa found that dietary non-adherence was the primary factor in uncontrolled diabetes, with patients reporting they “didn’t know […]
Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented
Factors that contribute to developing type 2 diabetes include being overweight, not getting enough exercise, and genetics WHO. A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight, and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes