Tag: Diabetes
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420m people have diabetes, says WHO
No fewer than 420 million adults have diabetes, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said, adding that the number has been increasing steadily over the last three decades. WHO said in its Global Report on Diabetes that the global prevalence of adult diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. The UN health agency, therefore, called on…
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Breaking: Popular actor, Obi Madubogwu is dead
Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwu is dead. According to reports reaching TheNewsGuru, the talented thespian passed on this afternooon after battling with acute diabetes. Madubogwu is known for the movie, Battle Of Musanga where he played the lead role. He also featured in countless other Nollywood flicks. May his soul rest in perfect…
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Diabetes: Coca-Cola, Pespi, five others agree to limit sugar content of drinks
Seven major drinks companies including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will limit the sugar content of drinks they sell in Singapore, as part of the city-state’s campaign to fight diabetes. Singapore is one of the first countries in Asia to target sugary drinks, bringing it in line with many Western nations that have sought to mitigate the…
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Nollywood actor, Obi Madubogwo battles diabetes
Obi Madubogwo, known for his role as ‘King of Musanga’ supposedly got revived after he went into coma following a lethal battle with a diabetic wound. He is currently in the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Ebute Meta, Yaba Lagos State in need of financial assistance. A stakeholder in the movie industry, Apga Alaigbo made the…