SOUND
INDEX
WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT
DIABETES
IN NIGERIA
DIABETES
IN NIGERIA
DIABETES
IN NIGERIA
DIABETES
IN NIGERIA
As of 2024, an estimated 3.46% of Nigeria’s population—roughly 3 million people—are living with diabetes, with over 78.7% of cases remaining undiagnosed. In the same year, the country spent approximately $1.42 billion on diabetes-related health expenditures. Diabetes affects all age groups but is most common among adults aged 20 to 79.
~ 3 MILLION
Nigerians with Diabetes
78.7%
Nigerians with Diabetes
6.6 MILLION
Projected Diabetes Cases
in Nigeria by 2050
The Numbers Tell a Story
The Numbers Tell a Story
The Numbers Tell a Story
While diabetes-related mortality has decreased, rising rates of unhealthy lifestyle habits mean more people may be diagnosed with the condition.
While diabetes-related mortality has decreased, rising rates of unhealthy lifestyle habits mean more people may be diagnosed with the condition.
This growing burden highlights the urgent need for preventive action and early detection.
This growing burden highlights the urgent need for preventive action and early detection.
6.6 Million Nigerians Could develop diabetes by 2050 without lifestyle interventions
6.6 Million Nigerians Could develop diabetes by 2050 without lifestyle interventions
6.6 Million Nigerians Could develop diabetes by 2050 without lifestyle interventions
ARE YOU
AT RISK?
ARE YOU AT RISK?
HERE ARE SOME RISK FACTORS TO WATCH OUT FOR
HERE ARE SOME RISK FACTORS TO WATCH OUT FOR
So, here is the gist
So,
here is the gist
So, here is the gist
So, here is the gist
MORE DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF THE PRE-DISPOSING FACTORS
MORE DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF THE PRE-DISPOSING FACTORS
MORE DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF THE PRE-DISPOSING FACTORS
family HX (Genetics)
Having a first-degree relative with diabetes significantly increases your risk—especially if both parents are affected.
family HX (Genetics)
Having a first-degree relative with diabetes significantly increases your risk—especially if both parents are affected.
family HX (Genetics)
Having a first-degree relative with diabetes significantly increases your risk—especially if both parents are affected.
family HX (Genetics)
Having a first-degree relative with diabetes significantly increases your risk—especially if both parents are affected.
Physical Inactivity
Lack of regular physical activity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Physical Inactivity
Lack of regular physical activity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Physical Inactivity
Lack of regular physical activity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Physical Inactivity
Lack of regular physical activity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Poor Diet
Diets high in sugar, refined carbs, and unhealthy fats raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Poor Diet
Diets high in sugar, refined carbs, and unhealthy fats raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Poor Diet
Diets high in sugar, refined carbs, and unhealthy fats raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Poor Diet
Diets high in sugar, refined carbs, and unhealthy fats raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Obesity
Being overweight or obese is the strongest modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Obesity
Being overweight or obese is the strongest modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Obesity
Being overweight or obese is the strongest modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Obesity
Being overweight or obese is the strongest modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Advanced Age
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases after age 45.
Advanced Age
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases after age 45.
Advanced Age
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases after age 45.
Advanced Age
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases after age 45.
High Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
High Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
High Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
High Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Urban Living
Urban environments often promote sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits, increasing diabetes risk.
Urban Living
Urban environments often promote sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits, increasing diabetes risk.
Urban Living
Urban environments often promote sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits, increasing diabetes risk.
Urban Living
Urban environments often promote sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits, increasing diabetes risk.
Now, Prevention
Now, Prevention
Now, Prevention
Now, Prevention
Here are steps to take to prevent Diabates
Here are steps to take to prevent Diabates
Here are steps to take to prevent Diabates
HEALTHY DIET
HEALTHY DIET
HEALTHY DIET
HEALTHY DIET
EATING IS ART
EATING IS ART
AVOID EXCESS SURGARY DRINKS
AVOID EXCESS SURGARY DRINKS
AVOID EXCESS SURGARY DRINKS
AVOID EXCESS SURGARY DRINKS
DRINK WATER INSTEAD
DRINK WATER INSTEAD
STAY ACTIVE
STAY ACTIVE
STAY ACTIVE
STAY ACTIVE
MOVE YOUR BODY
MOVE YOUR BODY
TOBACCO IS NOT YOUR FREIND
TOBACCO IS NOT YOUR FREIND
TOBACCO IS NOT YOUR FREIND
TOBACCO IS NOT YOUR FREIND
SMELLS FUNNY ANYWAY
SMELLS FUNNY ANYWAY
REGULAR SCREENING
REGULAR SCREENING
REGULAR SCREENING
REGULAR SCREENING
WHEN DOES IT END?
WHEN DOES IT END?
let pep-si rest
let pep-si rest
let pep-si rest
COCACOLA TOO 👀
Now, it’s best to prevent as prevention is better than cure. Diet is a core part of prevention.
Here are some food you want to cut back and others you might want to incorporate more in your diet.
Now, it’s best to prevent as prevention is better than cure. Diet is a core part of prevention.
Here are some food you want to cut back and others you might want to incorporate more in your diet.
FOOD TO EAT
CUT BACK ON THESE
NOW, FOR THE TIPS
NOW, FOR THE TIPS
MOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BODY
MOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BODY
MOVE YOUR
BEAUTIFUL BODY
MOVE YOUR
BEAUTIFUL
BODY
Take a little break from the screen and get some fresh air.
Go for a walk, dance, run, jog, whatever feels good.
The important thing is to keep your body moving.
Take a little break from the screen and get some fresh air. Go for a walk, dance, run, jog, whatever feels good. The important thing is to keep your body moving.
Take a little break from the screen and get some fresh air. Go for a walk, dance, run, jog, whatever feels good. The important thing is to keep your body moving.
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS
Pay attention to changes in your body. Early symptoms can be easy to miss but catching them in time can make all the difference.
Frequent Urination
Frequent Urination
Extreme Fatigue
Extreme Fatigue
Frequent Infections
Frequent Infections
Excessive Thirst
Excessive Thirst
Blurred Vision
Blurred Vision
Slow-healing Wounds
Slow-healing Wounds
Numbness
Numbness
Dry Skin
Dry Skin
Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained Weight Loss
NOW, FOR THE TIPS
NOW, FOR THE TIPS
KNOW THE
WARNING
SIGNS
KNOW THE
WARNING SIGNS
KNOW THE
WARNING
SIGNS
Pay attention to changes in your body.
Early symptoms can be easy to miss but catching them in time can make all the difference.
Pay attention to changes in your body. Early symptoms can be easy to miss but catching them in time can make all the difference.
Frequent Urination
Frequent Urination
Frequent Urination
Extreme Fatigue
Extreme Fatigue
Extreme Fatigue
Frequent Infections
Frequent Infections
Frequent Infections
Excessive Thirst
Excessive Thirst
Excessive Thirst
Blurred Vision
Blurred Vision
Blurred Vision
Slow-healing Wounds
Slow-healing Wounds
Slow-healing Wounds
Numbness
Numbness
Numbness
Dry Skin
Dry Skin
Dry Skin
Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained Weight Loss
SOOOO,
NOW WHAT?
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Get professional medical advice
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Get professional medical advice
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Get professional medical advice
GET TESTED
Know your blood sugar level
GET TESTED
Know your blood sugar level
GET TESTED
Know your blood sugar level
EAT healthily
Carefully choosee what you eat
EAT healthily
Carefully choosee what you eat
EAT healthily
Carefully choosee what you eat
STAY INFORMED
Keep learning about Diabetes
STAY INFORMED
Keep learning about Diabetes
STAY INFORMED
Keep learning about Diabetes
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* BIBLIOGRAPHY
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SOOOO,
NOW WHAT?
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Get professional medical advice
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
Get professional medical advice
GET TESTED
Know your blood sugar level
GET TESTED
Know your blood sugar level
EAT healthily
Carefully choosee what you eat
EAT healthily
Carefully choosee what you eat
STAY INFORMED
Keep learning about Diabetes
STAY INFORMED
Keep learning about Diabetes