Diabetes Uganda

Diabetes Uganda Join Diabetes Uganda this 14/Nov/2025 MBN Lab. Nakasero for the annual K'la Diabetes Walk. At DU we strongly believe that no man is an island.

Diabetes Uganda (DU) is a Health charity formed with the aim of educating the public about diabetes and its management in Uganda. This was in response to the alarm raised by various international and local organizations about the increase in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes Uganda is an affiliate of Namabiro Foundation and a member of the Global Walk against Diabetes (GWD). Having people to support you or making new connections with others living with diabetes is a great way to help you get uplifted and motivated. While there is no known cure for diabetes, that doesn’t mean the diagnosis is hopeless. This November DU shall convene panelists from the Medical profession, Bloggers and the diabetes community in Uganda to an honest and frank discussion on diabetes and its management. This will be together with MBN clinical laboratories, Uganda Diabetes Association and friends. Lack of insulin remains the most common cause of death especially in children with diabetes and the life expectancy of a child who has just developed diabetes with no access to insulin is less than one year. Many die undiagnosed, others through lack of insulin or expert care. In most countries where expert care is available, resources are scarce moreover the burden of diabetes is on the increase in developing economies like Uganda. The fight against diabetes in young people living with the condition has been hampered by lack of prompt and correct information, prohibitive costs of insulin in private pharmaceuticals and inconsistent supply in public hospitals where insulin should be more affordable. The biggest challenge is the attitudes of people towards diabetes. It’s a lifetime expense and a lifetime of using resources and looking after your body. It is through proper diet, good medication and daily exercise that we can win diabetes over. Through this initiative (Forum/Walk) we shall be able address stigma, awareness and avail correct information together with access to quality medical care, all at one event. Proceeds from this event shall go towards creating awareness plus the purchase and distribution of free insulin to economically disadvantaged diabetics below 18 years. At Diabetes Uganda we believe we are in this together.

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21/11/2019

G. I. V. E. A. W. A. Y.

Hi awesome humans. Thanks for following .•
In honour of World Diabetes Awareness Month, and a newly conceived World Hypoglycemia Awareness Day. We would like to giveaway 2 diabetes alert dog tags/necklaces. Diabetes alert jewellery is a valuable tool in cases where one suffers a severe hypoglycemia episode that renders them unresponsive. An alert tag can let first responders know what the problem might be and save the day in the process. 💙💙•
To win, simply;…
1. Tag a diabuddy (friend with diabetes) who has made significant positive strides to improve their diabetes management and you could both win.

2. Follow

This giveaway is only valid for those over the age of 18 and living in Uganda. Winners will be announced on 30th November. Good luck. 💙

24/03/2019

Guava is a traditional remedy for a variety of ailments. Initial research suggests that compounds in guava leaf extract could help treat a number of conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, the flu, and cancer. Learn more here.

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Surgeons removing Musa Manzini's tumour say an "awake" operation helps reduce damage to the brain.

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Over 4.3 million Ugandans are living with Hepatitis B which means a 4.3% prevalence of the disease in the country and a ratio of one infected in every 10 Ugandans. According to Executive Director of Uganda National Health Laboratory Services, Dr Susan Nabadda, the country is set to open the first

06/12/2018

The Makueni Mother and Child Hospital is an autonomous 120 bed capacity centre of excellence/specialist hospital for mothers and children within Makueni County Referral Hospital; opened today, 6th December 2018 by the Governor Press Service-Makueni County

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