Complications prompt diagnosis for four in five people living with diabetes in Nigeria
Eight in ten people living with diabetes (80%) in Nigeria only found out they had diabetes after developing complications associated ...
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Less than half of people living with diabetes in Africa know their status
Only 46% of people living with diabetes in the African region know their status, raising the risk of severe illness ...
WHO warns COVID-19 more deadly in Africans with diabetes
Africa’s sharp increase in diabetes is clashing with the COVID-19 pandemic and poor access to vaccines. Africa’s death rates from ...
Nigerian expert warns against excessive consumption of fruits
Professor Oladapo Ashiru, a consultant endocrinologist has cautioned Nigerians against the consumption of excess fruits as it could trigger diabetes ...
Diabetes after age 50 linked to pancreatic cancer in blacks and Latinos
Late diagnosis responsible for higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer among African-Americans A new study from the Keck School of ...
African researchers can apply for Merck Hypertension and Diabetes Awards 2018
Merck Foundation, the Philanthropic arm of Merck, today announced the Call for application for Merck Diabetes and Hypertension awards 2018, ...
The longer a woman breastfeeds, the lower her diabetes risk
New research establishes strong link between lactation duration and a mother's diabetes risk. A new study has provided longitudinal biochemical ...
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