Tag: Diabetes
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Healthcare: Oromoni flags off free hypertension, diabetes screening
The Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has flagged off a compulsory hypertension and diabetes screening exercise in Ogbe-Ijoh, as part of the council’s efforts to promote healthcare and wellness in the community. Speaking during the ceremony, Oromoni said the screening exercise aims to identify and manage hypertension and…
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WHO raises Worldwide alert on fake diabetes drugs in circulation ( Here’s What To Look Out For)
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday issued a public warning over the circulation of fake diabetes medications that have been on the market since 2022, impacting every part of the globe. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the health organization, in a statement, specifically mentioned countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Brazil…
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Quick-fix health remedies: Beware – By Francis Ewherido
I am tired of the continuous invasion of my privacy via my laptop and phone. More annoying is the falsehood being spewed. I have no choice but to publicly complain. I saw an advert a few years ago on remedies to control high blood sugar.
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Cause of Nollywood actor, Gbenga Richards death revealed
The veteran actor is well known for his action scenes and had contributed greatly to the growth and advancement of Nollywood, he was reportedly in his 60’s years of age before his death on Wednesday.
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Obasanjo reveals essential survival tips for diabetic patients
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has been living and managing diabetes for the past 35 years. He disclosed this on Wednesday during the closing ceremony of the Ogun State Diabetes Youth Development Camp held in Abeokuta. The camp, which was organised by Talabi Diabetes Centre, trained 21 children living with type-1 diabetes…
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TNG health tips: Consuming too much sugar does not cause diabetes [Facts/Myth]
All you need to know about diabetes, the facts and myth are succinctly captured in this edition of TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) health tips. (1) Myth: Eating too much sugar causes Sugar diabetes Fact: Sugar does not cause it. Sugar Diabetes (medically known as Diabetes Mellitus) occurs when something happens to disrupt the way the body utilizes…
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All you need to know about veteran Nollywood actor, Bruno Iwuoha
Veteran Nollywood actor, Bruno Iwuoha, died on Saturday at the age of 68, after a protracted battle with diabetes. A statement signed by the Director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Monalisa Chinda Coker, reads, “It is on a sad note that we announce the passing away of our elder colleague and active member of…
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NAFDAC warns Nigerians against fake insulin tea for diabetes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians of an unregistered and fake ‘insulin tea’ for cure of diabetes in circulation. NAFDAC also warned Nigerians against buying or taking the tea. The advice was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye…
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WHO links one in five COVID-19 deaths in Africa to diabetes
The World Health Organisation (WHO), says nearly one in five COVID-19 deaths in Africa is linked with diabetes, according to a study. WHO disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday from its Regional Office for Africa, Brazzaville, Congo. According to the statement, WHO finds out that 18.3 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in the…
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Aso Rock mourns again as another presidential aide dies
Sani Yekini, a protocol officer attached to the office of Aisha Buhari, has passed away. Aisha announced his passing via her official Twitter account. She said the deceased who suffered from a diabetic condition, worked with her for 4 years. ”Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. On behalf of my family and entire staff of…