Diabetes in East, West, North and South Africa

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Comment by Melissa on April 27, 2009 at 12:07pm

Hello, I will be in Kampala, Uganda April 29 - May 15 and would like to meet with other diabetics. I have type 1 and am visiting diabetes medical professionals at Mulago Hospital through a not-for-profit group that preiodically comes to Uganda. I am curious to learn local diabetics' stories... both what is helpful and what is difficult. We are bringing over a limited number of special diabetes meds and testers to Mulago. Please post here if you would or can meet up! Thanks, Melissa. www.aecom.yu.edu/globaldiabetesinitiative. P.S. I will donate my spare pump in case I run into anyone who can afford the supplies.. or try to find a way to get over supplies low-cost.

Comment by Lucy Shiro on April 7, 2009 at 7:07am

My nephew Bernard lives in Kenya and lucks access to strips / meters. In Kenya diabetes education is not readily available to all. Juvenille diabetes is a pendemic just like malaria. The diets for these kids is whatever food is available for them (something to eat for dinner) poverty really complicates the chances of surviving diabetes. Does anyone know if there is children charities or programs for children with diabetes in Africa?

Comment by Rosemary Ekeng on March 13, 2009 at 6:06am

I just wanted to ask for those diabetics in west Africa how does malaria which is so rampant especially in Nigeria and is killing so many people everyday affect your sugar control and if applicable your blood sugars.

Comment by Elsa on December 16, 2008 at 9:32am

Hi.
My name is Elsa and my oldest son has type 1 diabetes. He is 3 and a half years old. I live in South Africa, Pretoria. I'm glad I've found this site where we can share experiences.