Diabetes: Five Warning Signs Not to Miss
Chronic medical conditions

Diabetes: Five Warning Signs Not to Miss

"Hello Mr. Adamu. What seems to be the matter? You've lost weight; is everything okay?" "Yes, everyt...
Why You Should Eat Lots Of Sweet Potatoes As A Diabetic?
Chronic medical conditions

Why You Should Eat Lots Of Sweet Potatoes As A Diabetic?

There’s a staggering increase in the incidence of diabetes in Africa and the rest of the world. Stud...
Asthma: All You Need to Know
Chronic medical conditions

Asthma: All You Need to Know

Chidozie began to cough and feel tight in the chest. He then started to wheeze. His class teacher no...
A1C: One of the Most Important Tests You Should Do
Chronic medical conditions

A1C: One of the Most Important Tests You Should Do

The hemoglobin A1C test, or simply A1C test, is a common laboratory investigation done to determine...
Hypertension: Consume Less Salt for A Sweeter Life.
Chronic medical conditions

Hypertension: Consume Less Salt for A Sweeter Life.

•Hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure. •If uncontrolled, hypertension can result in a str...
Gestational Diabetes: Why is my Baby so Big?
Maternal Health Chronic medical conditions

Gestational Diabetes: Why is my Baby so Big?

Gestational diabetes is also known as pregnancy-induced diabetes. It most commonly appears around th...
African Diet Plan to Beat Diabetes
Chronic medical conditions

African Diet Plan to Beat Diabetes

“Don’t eat those anymore” “Cut sugars and fats” “Go lean…and stop drinking alcohol”
Health Risks associated with Diabetes May Be Present before one Has the Condition
Chronic medical conditions

Health Risks associated with Diabetes May Be Present before one Has the Condition

Diabetes is associated with a lot of health risks including heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damag...
Signs of Adult-Onset Diabetes May be Obvious in Childhood
Chronic medical conditions

Signs of Adult-Onset Diabetes May be Obvious in Childhood

Early signs of being prone to type 2 diabetes in adulthood may be seen in children as young as 8 yea...
Prediabetes: a chance to prevent full blown diabetes
Chronic medical conditions

Prediabetes: a chance to prevent full blown diabetes

Prediabetes is a common wake-up call to take control of one’s long term health. Let’s learn from Has...
Calling All Diabetics: Take Special Care of Your Feet
Chronic medical conditions

Calling All Diabetics: Take Special Care of Your Feet

Foot infections and ulcers (or open sores) are two of the most feared complications of diabetes. Lef...
Migraine is No Ordinary Headache- Here is What You Should Know To Take Control
Chronic medical conditions

Migraine is No Ordinary Headache- Here is What You Should Know To Take Control

Migraine is a specific type of headache that may be triggered by physical or emotional factors, and...