The increasing burden of diabetes

FRANCISTOWN: The increasing burden of diabetes and its complications is alarming, a public health specialist has said.

Dr Paul Nashara said a vast majority of the diabetics are found in the developing world. He was giving a keynote address during World Diabetes Day commemorations last Friday.

The theme of the day, which was celebrated by Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, was: "Diabetes Education and Prevention". The hospital gave members of the public education on diabetes and free testing.

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