Poorly breastfed babies have higher diabetes risk – Endocrinologist
By Agency A consultant endocrinologist, Dr Bolanle Okunowo, says inadequate or absence of breastfeeding with excessive use of artificial milk increases the risk of type […]
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World Diabetes Day: Patients cry out as drug prices soar
By Agency As the global community today marks World Diabetes Day, Nigerians suffering from the health condition have decried the astronomical hike in the prices […]
Diabetes gulps $4.5bn annually in Nigeria -Coalition
Lara Adejoro, Abuja The National Action Plan on Sugar Reduction Coalition on Monday said diabetes treatment directly costs Nigeria $4.5bn. The coalition also said a […]
Malnutrition in pregnancy may predispose babies to diabetes risk – Nutritionist
Angela Onwuzoo A Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Ignatius Onimawo, says malnutrition during pregnancy may increase the risk of babies developing diabetes later in life. He […]
Coffee consumption can reduce Type 2 diabetes complications – Experts
Sodiq Ojuroungbe A nutrition and Public Health Specialist, Dr. James Oloyede, has said those that drink coffee and water are likely to live longer and have […]
Poor diet contributes to over14.1 million Type 2 diabetes globally- Study
Sodiq Ojuroungbe A new study has found that poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of Type 2 diabetes recorded globally. The study discovered […]
Experts link excessive sweating to diabetes, nervous disorders
Sodiq Ojuroungbe Public medical experts have cautioned Nigerians experiencing excessive sweating against ignoring it, noting that they should seek the help of health experts to […]
Dieticians link skipping breakfast to obesity, diabetes, hypertension
Sodiq Ojuroungbe Nutrition experts have cautioned Nigerians against skipping breakfast regularly, warning that the habit increases their risk of experiencing adverse health challenges like obesity, […]
Eating vegetables prevents diabetes, hypertension, ulcer – Biochemist
Tunde Oyekola Professor Rotimi Arise of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, has urged Nigerians to consume more indigenous fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts […]
Experts warn against applying diabetes medication for weight loss
Amarachi Okeh Health experts have cautioned Nigerians against the abuse and misuse of diabetes medication, noting that those using a particular diabetes drug for weight […]