By Makuwa Felicia
Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Garankuwa held a World Diabetes Day awareness even, highlighting foot health, management, diet, and eye health. United healthcare professionals focused on managing diabetes and its associated complications, including signs and symptoms during the event.
Sister Sara Maboka led the health education session on the disease, on how to use the insulin. Sister Sarah Maboka explained that diabetes is when the pancreas is not working or is not secreting enough insulin. She further said that the insulin takes the sugar that is in the body and save that for the times of need. She also encouraged patients to not share their medication with others.
Pharmacist Nombuyiselo Shokane, provided education about insulin side effects including its proper dosage. She told the audience that for the medication to work they have to know how to use and monitor their medication. Nombuyiselo Shokane said that the patients for both diabetes type 1 and 2 should not be afraid of using insulin because it has been trusted for 100 years. She advised the people to rotate the sides where they inject the insulin on the body.
“Someone with diabetes does not walk barefooted. Preferably does not wear flip-flops if so then they must have belts. When cutting your nails you should file them. Make sure that you dry your skin inbetween your toes and try not to moisture that part. Keep your feet moisturized always. Don’t wear too hard or too flat or too tight shoes and they should not be a leather or sharp shoes,” said Podiatrist Musa Yengwa.
