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Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter
Zimbabwe today joins the World Diabetes Day commemorations as the world seeks to come up with the strategies that can be implemented collectively and individually for better prevention, diagnosis and management of the condition.
Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
It is estimated that at least 10 percent of the adult population in Zimbabwe is living with diabetes mellitus. However, 50 percent of these people are not aware of their condition while those who have been diagnosed struggle to access drugs and insulin injections.
This year, the day is being celebrated under the theme “Access to Diabetes Care”, recognising the critical role of access to quality diabetes care in improving the lives of people with diabetes.
This theme highlights the urgent need to address the disparities in diabetes care worldwide and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status, has equal access to the essential information, technologies, and support services necessary to manage their diabetes effectively and prevent complications.
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