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Managing Blood Sugar Through Healthy Diet

Managing Blood Sugar Through Healthy Diet

Managing blood sugar levels is essential for individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes. A well-structured diet can help regulate glucose levels, enhance insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of complications. This article explores the role of diet in blood sugar management and offers
May 29, 2025
A Smart Insulin Switch For Regulation Of Diabetes

A Smart Insulin Switch For Regulation Of Diabetes

Insulin is an indispensable hormone needed to regulate sugar levels in the body. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. And in type 2 diabetes, the pancreas produces limited amount of insulin, or
October 26, 2024
Sugar Tax Removal: Economic Gains Versus Health Implications Debate

Experts Urge Nigerian Govt To Prioritise Intervention In Diabetes

Experts in health and business sectors have called on the Nigerian government to prioritise intervention in non-communicable diseases like diabetes. They said the government’s intervention is imperative given the increasing rate of its prevalence in the country in recent years. The experts
August 21, 2024
Beverage Companies Charged To Key Into Sugar Reduction Campaign

Beverage Companies Charged To Key Into Sugar Reduction Campaign

With the upsurge in cases of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes in recent years, beverage manufacturing companies in Nigeria have been called upon to key into the sugar reduction campaign to increase awareness about healthy consumption. Comrade Bernard Enyia, 2nd vice president
August 5, 2024
Sugar Tax Removal Economic Gains Versus Health Implications

Sugar Tax Removal: Economic Gains Versus Health Implications

The recent suspension of Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) tax by the Nigerian government has generated mixed reactions. While some hail the decision, arguing that it is a relief on manufacturers and the economy, others said it has grave implications on people’s health. The
August 3, 2024
Diabetes Patients Groan As Monthly Spend On Medication Rises To N150,000

Diabetes Patients Groan As Monthly Medication Rises To N150,000

Many Nigerians have lamented the high cost of accessing healthcare. The situation is worse for people living with non-communicable diseases like diabetes, hypertension cardiovascular disease and cancer. The soaring inflation in Nigeria has aggravated the economic hardship faced by the people. This
July 31, 2024
Diabetes In Africa: An Urgent Public Health Challenge

Diabetes In Africa: An Urgent Public Health Challenge

Diabetes is a health condition that develops when your blood sugar (glucose) is excessively high. It is a chronic condition caused by either insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or ineffective utilization of insulin by the body. Diabetes is becoming more prevalent
May 21, 2024
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