More Nigerians Losing Limbs to Diabetes - Experts
Statistics show that over 5.5% of Nigerians are living with diabetes and more are losing their limbs as a result of major complications from the disease, experts have said during the annual Podiatry and Diabetes Footcare Workshop in Lagos.
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Community members get tested for sicknesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes (file photo).
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The Diseases Africans Need To Be Worrying About
- Author:
- AllAfrica
- Publisher:
- AllAfrica
- Publication Date:
- 20 July 2018
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