Nigerians have been enjoined to go for medical check-ups to know their blood sugar in order to prevent diabetes.
A medical doctor, Williams Afolabi gave the advice with Radio Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti to commemorate World Diabetes Day.
Dr Afolabi said anyone with frequent urination, abnormal thirst and hunger, boils and itching on some parts of the body as well as erectile dysfunction should contact medical practitioner for proper diagnosis of diabetes.
The medical doctor said anyone who either of the parents is living with diabetes, those who eat too much carbohydrates, obese people, those with high blood pressure and pregnant women with gestational diabetes could develop diabetes.
He emphasized that diabetes could lead to serious damage of the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves, teeth as well as foot, hence the need to eat more proteinous food, engage in exercise and avoid alcohol.
According to International Diabetes Federation, the disease affects one in ten people worldwide, stressing that understanding the condition is the first step towards managing and preventing it.
World Diabetes Day is celebrated every November 14, and the theme for this year is “Education to protect tomorrow,”
Lanre Omotoso
