🩺HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY

Why Early Diabetes Diagnosis Matters in Africa

Did you know that in developed countries, diabetes is mostly diagnosed in people over 60 years of age?

But in Africa, including Kenya, the average age of diagnosis is between 40 to 55 years. These are relatively young people who are active in their families, careers, and communities.

Unfortunately, many people in Africa are unaware they are diabetic until the condition is already advanced.

⚠ The African Reality

• Late Diagnosis: Many individuals live with high blood sugar levels for years without symptoms. By the time signs appear, complications such as kidney, eye, or heart damage may have occurred. Amputation of feet is 15 times and dialysis is 8 times more prevalent in Africa than in developed countries.
• Lack of Awareness: Preventive checkups and diabetes education are less emphasized in many African communities.
• Limited Lifestyle Support: Healthy living habits are not widely supported or encouraged, yet they are essential in diabetes prevention.

✅ The Takeaway

If you're over 35, have a family history of diabetes, or lead a sedentary lifestyle, don't wait for symptoms to appear. Get screened early.

In short, if you are over 35 years old, get screened for diabetes.

Stay tuned for our next blog, where we discuss how Mwangaza Wellness and Medical Centre offers diabetes screening tests commonly used in developed countries at an affordable cost.

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✅ At Mwangaza Wellness and Medical Centre, we offer:

• ✅ Affordable lab services to support your health journey
• ✅ FREE blood pressure and blood sugar checks
• ✅ Nutrition, lifestyle counseling, and training

🧪 Our laboratory is equipped with modern machines and run by skilled staff to ensure accurate and reliable results.

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