The alarming figures recently revealed by Dr. Kasayi Paluku, a treating physician and facilitator of the local diabetic club, highlight a worrying reality. The twenty or so diabetes-related deaths recorded since the beginning of the year at Beni General Hospital raise crucial questions about the management and prevention of this disease.
The causes of diabetes-related deaths are multiple, but one of the main reasons given is the delay in starting treatment or late detection of the disease. These findings highlight the crucial importance of raising awareness and preventing diabetes among the population.
Dr. Paluku warns of the dangers of untreated diabetes and stresses the importance of regular consultations for everyone, including non-diabetics. He emphasizes that diabetes is not inevitable, but can become fatal if complications arise. This is why it is essential to consult a health professional at the first symptoms and to follow an appropriate diet.
The alarming finding of the frequency of deaths due to diabetes this year in Beni highlights the challenges that the local population faces in terms of health. Financial barriers that delay medical consultations must not compromise the management of this chronic disease. It is imperative to strengthen awareness campaigns and encourage the population to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent and manage diabetes.
In conclusion, these recent revelations on diabetes-related deaths in Beni highlight the urgency of action to prevent and treat this disease. Health is a precious commodity, and it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of themselves and regularly consult a health professional to detect any disease in time. Preventing diabetes means preserving one’s health and quality of life.