Gombe Doctor Advocates Healthy Living on World Diabetes Day

On November 14, World Diabetes Day, Dr Tarangna Ali Buba, a Senior Registrar in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, advised residents of Gombe State to adopt healthy eating habits and exercise regularly to prevent diabetes. He emphasized that maintaining a healthy diet does not require significant spending, suggesting that people reduce carbohydrate intake and include affordable vegetables like cucumber and spinach in their meals.

Dr Buba warned against the consumption of sugary drinks and refined foods, highlighting symptoms such as excessive thirst and frequent urination as indicators for seeking medical attention. He noted that poorly managed diabetes could lead to severe health complications, including blindness and kidney failure.

Dr Buba reassured those living with diabetes that they could lead near-normal lives with proper management and urged community support for affected individuals. He also mentioned the Sparkling Initiative, which runs a program called Living Actively with Diabetes to assist those managing the condition in Gombe State.