As the world marked World Diabetes Day today, calls have been made for people to embrace a more healthier lifestyle.
Addressing a press today Dr.Sairabu Sokwalla, head of Department of Diabetes Care Center at MP Shah hospital said statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that 415 million people were suffering from Diabetes Mellitus in 2015 and the number is projected to rise to 642 in 2040.
She noted that in Africa, those suffering from the disease are 14.2 million that is 1 in 11 adults while one out of two others are undiagnosed.
“Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can be prevented through a health lifestyle, diet and exercise. Those who happen to have it are advised to take insulin to manage the condition,” she said.
She also disclosed that there are three types of diabetes: Diabetes type 1 which manifests on insulin-deficiency and is common among young people, diabetes type 2 which is the most common one and manifests in insulin resistance as well as gestational diabetes common among pregnant women.
