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World Diabetes Day

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Today is World Diabetes Day. On this day the focus is on raising awareness about diabetes, its prevention, management, complications and latest developments.  Diabetes is a metabolic disease that leads to increased concentration of glucose in the blood. In managing diabetes, the focus is on keeping an eye on blood sugar levels. If healthy values are not maintained, it could lead to complications that could affect different organs and parts of the body👇 -damage to the eyes  -damage to the kidney  -damage to nerves  -damage of liver -damage to the foot -damage to the skin -cardiovascular diseases  Most times people don't realize that they are diabetic until they have suffered much devastation. Hence regular monitoring is essential  This year the theme is "Access To Diabetes Care"  Fact Most people with diabetes around the world do not have access to diabetes care People with diabetes require ongoing care and there is need to make diabetes ca...