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Changing diabetes through education

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Diabetes is now one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally.  According to WHO, 425 million people have diabetes. Approximately 4.0 million adults aged 20-79 years died from diabetes in 2015. It is estimated that 629 million people will have diabetes by 2045. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a long term disorder characterized by a … Read more

The Silent Killer

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High blood pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer.” More than 360,000 African deaths in 2013 included high blood pressure as a primary or contributing cause. That is almost 1,000 deaths each day. While most people with high blood pressure don’t have any symptoms others experience symptoms such as sweating or headaches. Because many people … Read more