As the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14 with the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages”, Nigeria confronts a grim ...
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West Africa: Nigeria's Diabetes Crisis

As the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14 with the theme "Diabetes Across Life Stages", Nigeria confronts a grim reality that should alarm every citizen and policymaker.
Today we have modern antiparasitic drugs. But 130 years ago, our forebears had nothing but quack cures and prayers to drive out tapeworms.
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