Eat less carbohydrates, exercise regularly, doctor urges Gombe residents

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A doctor in Gombe State has urged residents to eat less carbohydrates, exercise regularly, and get routine checks to prevent diabetes and its complications Read More:…

As the world marks World Diabetes Day on November 14, residents of Gombe State have been urged to adopt healthy eating habits, exercise regularly and undergo routine blood sugar checks to prevent diabetes and its complications.

The advice was given by a Senior Registrar in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Dr Tarangna Ali Buba, who said maintaining a healthy diet did not necessarily require heavy spending, despite prevailing economic challenges.

Ali, who spoke in a phone conversation with our correspondent on Saturday, said people could make their meals healthier by reducing their carbohydrate intake and incorporating affordable foods such as vegetables, cucumber and spinach, alongside protein.

He said, “Eating healthy does not necessarily mean spending a lot of money. Even with the current economic situation, people can make their meals healthier by reducing the quantity of carbohydrates they consume and adding affordable vegetables such as cucumber and spinach, alongside protein.”

The doctor also advised residents to reduce their consumption of sugary drinks, refined foods and other products with high sugar content, while making regular physical activity part of their daily routines.

He expressed concern over the growing burden of diabetes, noting that many people were living with the condition without knowing their status, while others only discovered it after developing serious health complications.

According to him, excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger and unexplained weight loss are among the warning signs that should prompt individuals to seek medical attention.

“Anybody experiencing these symptoms should visit a hospital for blood sugar testing rather than waiting until the condition becomes complicated,” he said.

Ali warned that poorly managed diabetes could damage vital organs, including the eyes, kidneys, heart and nerves, potentially resulting in blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and…

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