Expert advises diabetes patients to consult endocrinologists
Expert advises diabetes patients to consult endocrinologists
A Bauchi-based endocrinologist, Dr Ayuba Mugana has advised people living with diabetes to regularly consult endocrinologists for quality care, proper counselling and effective disease management.
Mugana stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Bauchi.
Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body cannot effectively produce or use insulin, causing blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels.
Management relies on personalised meal planning, regular physical activity, and prescribed medications like insulin. Routine monitoring helps prevent severe complications
He said people living with condition must adhere strictly to medical guidelines and treatment plans to prevent complications associated with it.
According to Mugana, endocrinologists are specially trained in the management of diabetes and related hormonal disorders.
He said negligence in seeking appropriate care could lead to serious health consequences, stressing, “not that other doctors cannot manage diabetes, but it is better for patients, especially those newly diagnosed, to see an endocrinologist as early as possible.”
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The expert also advised newly diagnosed diabetic patients to engage in regular physical exercise, adding that regular exercise helps in the management of diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
Mugana underscored the importance of healthy eating habits and adherence to recommended dietary guidelines.
He urged diabetic patients to possess blood glucose monitoring devices for regular checks and proper monitoring of their condition.
Speaking on the difference between diabetes and HIV/AIDS, Mugana said that while Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed or effectively controlled through lifestyle modifications and treatment, HIV/AIDS cannot be reversed.
He said that the modes of transmission of HIV differ significantly from that of diabetes, which is a non communicable disease.
Both conditions, ge said, could be effectively managed through proper medical care, adherence to prescribed medications, and regular follow-ups with healthcare professionals.
He encouraged patients living with either conditions to seek prompt medical attention and comply with treatment recommendations, to maintain a good quality of life.
