EPISODE · Nov 14, 2017 · 56 MIN
World Diabetes day
from African Dialogue · host Channel Africa
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) there are currently over 199 million women living with diabetes. This total is projected to increase to 313 million by 2040. Two out of every five women with diabetes are of reproductive age, accounting for over 60 million women worldwide.Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women globally, causing 2.1 million deaths per year.To help us unpack and discuss this further we are joined on the line by:Dr Ahmed Reja:Chair International Diabetes Federation: Africa Region (Addis Ababa)Charmaine Moyo: Diabetes nurse and educator: Centre for diabetes excellence
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