Tuesday 18 June 2013

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT ORDERS FREE TREATMENT FOR DIABETIC CHILDREN


The Federal government of Nigeria has ordered the Ministry of Health to commence the immediate free treatment of diabetic children in all government owned hospitals across the country.

According to the Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, "all children suffering from diabetes whose parents are registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme irrespective of their location across the country would enjoy the free service".

Thank you so much Prof. Chukwu. I would advise that these parents are also thought the various preventive measures of diabetes in children in these govt. hospitals 'cos prevention is better than cure.

Prevention means balancing food consumption against physical activity.
Although, type 2 diabetes is partly genetic, even so, it can be prevented or delayed in most cases. The key is a healthy lifestyle.

Parents feed your children with diets high in plant foods and low in salt & saturated fats. Stop junk foods, soft drinks, chips, cookies, doughnuts & candy. Always serve food in small portions.

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