Concerned about the increasing rate of diabetes in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc has joined the International Diabetes Federation, the World Health Organisation and other global organisations in encouraging healthy diet and lifestyle for the prevention of diabetes.
A statement signed by the Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. Sylvester Iriogbe, said the advice was in commemoration of the World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14.
We advise Nigerians to steer clear of unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle that could increase their chances of developing the life-threatening disease.
“This is in view of recent statistics from the WHO and IDF, which reported a global estimate of 347 million people living with diabetes, with 19.8 million people from Africa.
The IDF 2013 report sates that Nigeria has the highest number of people with diabetes in Africa, with 3.9 million cases and 4.9 per cent national prevalence rate.
Buttressing the IDF and WHO reports, Marketing Manager, Fidson Healthcare Plc, Mr. Friday Enaholo, said the rate of diabetes globally was worrisome and should be a major concern for Nigerians.
“Therefore, all stakeholders must join hands and support government in making concerted efforts at reducing diabetes through public enlightenment on the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle as a preventive measure.
“The health of the people is the health of the nation. We therefore need to prevent diabetes by educating Nigerians on the danger of the disease and how they can prevent it through healthy eating and living.
“Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating balanced diet, avoiding excessive alcohol intake, engaging in regular physical exercise, reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy body weight and avoiding smoking are ways of preventing diabetes,” Enaholo said.
He added, “Fidson’s support for the IDF and WHO campaign against diabetes is another demonstration of the company’s concern for the health and wellbeing of Nigerians.”
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