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Your body has sugar— but can your body use it? Director of Health Insurance scheme, State specialist hospital Ondo, Dr Olubusayo Modupe, explained how insulin is an hormone produced by a special cell, which is located in the pancreas. He noted that insulin helps to push sugar from the blood to tissues and organs where […]
Insulin is expensive— but amputation is costlier. With rising drug prices, many diabetic patients are struggling to continue treatment. Insulin— essential for many— has become increasingly costly. In a country where medical costs continue to rise, Dr Olubusayo Modupe, Director of Health Insurance Scheme, Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Ondo urges Nigerians to prioritize health insurance, […]
For diabetic patients, the feet are the battlefield. One mistake can cost everything. Experts stress that foot care is one of the most critical survival strategies for diabetics. For patients with diabetes— especially those like Baba Kudi— foot care can literally save a limb. Due to nerve damage, patients often fail to notice injuries until […]
Before diabetes strikes, the body whispers. Most people ignore the sound. Early symptoms of diabetes often appear subtle and are easily dismissed as stress or fatigue. Yet they are the body’s way of signaling danger. Common early indicators include: Frequent urination Intense thirst Uncontrolled hunger Rapid weight loss EPISODE 5: TYPES OF DIABETES EXPLAINED | […]
Three diseases with one name— do you know which one could be in your family? The 2025 World Diabetes Day theme— “Diabetes Across Life Stages”—reflects the reality Dr. Modupe describes. According to him, there are three major types: 1. Type 1 Diabetes Common in younger people. The body produces little or no insulin. Previously called […]
If diabetes were visible, people would run from it. But it destroys quietly. Medical experts warn that diabetes is not merely a “sugar problem.” According to Dr. Olubusayo Modupe medical expert, State Specialist Hospital, Ondo, who noted that “Diabetes affects virtually every part of the body.” He emphasized how the tragedy is that patients […]
Think amputation is rare? Think again. New global statistics offer a chilling perspective on the reach of diabetes. International health bodies report that: Every 5 seconds, someone develops diabetes, while every 10 seconds, someone dies from the disease and every 30 seconds, a limb is amputated due to diabetes-related complications. These numbers underscore a global […]
How many Nigerians are treating medical emergencies like spiritual battles? For years, Baba Kudi interpreted the stubborn wound on his leg as a spiritual affliction. Like many Nigerians, he connected prolonged illnesses with unseen forces. But medical experts warn that misinterpretation often delays life-saving treatment. According to his former apprentice, who served under him during […]
What if one smell— one moment—could reveal a silent disease millions don’t know they have? What began as a simple act of kindness on a hot afternoon in Agiodo community inside Ondo city quickly evolved into a startling revelation about a silent medical crisis affecting millions. Baba Kudi,( pseudonym) a bricklayer in his late fifties, […]
Four major United Nations agencies are joining forces to put children’s and young people’s mental health on the global agenda. The agencies warn that while mental health is now recognized as a basic human right, the specific needs of children and young people are still being overlooked in most global commitments and funding plans. In […]
