World Diabetes Day
Today, the world marks World Diabetes Day, a day to raise awareness and provide education about diabetes, a disease that affects over 400 million adults around the world.
Diabetes is a condition that causes high blood sugar levels. If not managed, it can lead to blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney disease and even premature death. It has become one of the leading causes of death globally.
The good news is that in many cases, Type 2 diabetes is preventable. We can reduce our risk by making healthy choices:
- Cut down on sugar and refined carbs
- Exercise regularly and avoid a sedentary lifestyle
- Drink more water
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Quit smoking
- Eat a high-fibre diet
- Get screened for diabetes
While Type 1 diabetes is not preventable, it can be managed well with insulin, healthy eating, regular exercise, frequent blood sugar monitoring and proper education.
Today, WAELE AFRICA encourages families, schools, workplaces, communities and healthcare providers to work together to make healthy choices easy choices.
Talk to your family about diabetes prevention. Encourage one another to live healthy. Wear blue for diabetes awareness.
Together, let us protect our health and the health of African women and girls.
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