Michael Ngigi, a 37 year old designer had a normal life until December 2019, when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He shares lifestyle changes and tips on managing and living with diabetes
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5 Reasons why chocolate CAN be part of your diet plan
By ATW Nutrition Coaching EVERYONE who knows about dieting tells you chocolate won’t help you reach your goals. But, who are we kidding? We crave it nonetheless don’t we? It’s SO GOOD! All the head-knowledge…
Coffee may help prevent this disease
Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a chemical compound commonly found in coffee may help prevent some of the damaging effects of obesity. Scientists found that chlorogenic acid, or CGA, significantly reduced…
A ‘paradigm shift’ in the diagnosis of diabetes: study
Scientists on Friday unveiled a revised classification for diabetes, one they said could lead to better treatments and help doctors more accurately predict life-threatening complications from the disease. There are five distinct types of diabetes…
Breastfeeding for 6 months cuts diabetes risk in half: study
Women who breastfeed their babies for six months or more may be able to cut their risk of developing diabetes in the future by nearly half, according to a study Tuesday. The findings from a…
Today is World Diabetes Day! Here’s why you need to take Diabetes seriously | Our2Cents
Today, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day! Led by the International Diabetes Federation, World Diabetes Day unites the global diabetes community to produce a powerful voice for diabetes awareness and advocacy. The campaign aims to…
#TransformYourLife: Diabetes – The Silent Killer
Did you know that more than 50% of all adult hospital beds in Kenya are occupied by people with diabetes or diabetes related conditions? Did you know that 1.8 million++ Kenyans are living with diabetes…
Eating taters pre-pregnancy may boost diabetes risk
Eating lots of potatoes — especially chips or crisps — is linked to a higher risk for women of developing a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, a study said Wednesday. So-called gestational diabetes…
Rob Kardashian “diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis”
Rob Kardashian has reportedly been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis, which occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids, or ketones, TMZ reports. The reality TV star was admitted to hospital over the weekend…
Coffee-drinkers less likely to die from certain diseases
People who report drinking three to five cups of coffee per day are less likely to die prematurely from heart disease, suicide, diabetes or Parkinson’s disease, US researchers said Monday. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee…