Managing diabetes requires an all-rounded approach


Pricking the finger daily to check blood glucose levels can be painful and cumbersome for some diabetics, but it is necessary to ensure that their blood glucose levels remain in the normal range. — Filepic

Despite the plethora of information on diabetes out there, many diabetic patients still don’t know much about the disease or its consequences.

Whether they are from rural or urban areas, their diabetic knowledge is poor and they think diabetes is a temporary problem, with the majority believing sugar is the culprit.

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