RSG Plans Special Scheme For Diabetic Patients

Rivers State Government has disclosed its readiness to provide medical interventions for diabetic patients across health facilities in the state.
Also,health workers of different cadres in the state have been trained in the management of diabetes and its complications says Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ada obi Or eh while marking this year’s World Diabetes Day.
She disclosed that , “data from a tertiary hospital in Rivers State shows that an average of 50 patients from outpatient clinics are diagnosed with diabetes monthly. “
Harping on this year’s theme,” Access to Diabetes Care’’, the commissioner explained that  the theme seeks to promote the importance of knowing one’s risk of type 2 diabetes which  helps delay or prevent the disease and highlight the importance of having access to the right information and care to ensure timely treatment and management.
She, therefore implored the citizenry to avail themselves of the opportunity of regular screening and proper management of diabetes in the health facilities.
She said,“I also want to use this opportunity to call on development partners, and organisations to join efforts to fight diabetes in Rivers State.
Diabetes is a chronic disease which occurs when there is the absence of insulin, ineffective utilisation of insulin by the body or low insulin thereby resulting patients raised blood sugar.
The ailment is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, lower limb amputation and other complications.
While type 1 diabetes is a genetic condition, the onset of type 2 diabetes can be prevented by a healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use.