Diabetes Control & Prevention

Prevent. Detect. Manage. Research. Transform

Diabetes

Diabetes is a long-term illness that impairs sugar processing, potentially causing severe issues such as kidney disease, vision impairment, and nerve damage without treatment. Although it is lifelong, it can be managed with support and lifestyle changes. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, with more exercise, a good diet, and weight loss, can lower the chance of getting Type 2 diabetes .

Cleverland Clinic

Understanding Diabetes

What it is: Diabetes is a chronic illness where the body struggles with insulin, leading to excess blood sugar.
Types of Diabetes: Chronic diabetes has two main types: type 1 and type 2. Gestational diabetes also occurs during pregnancy.
Complications: Serious health issues, such as heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage (especially in the feet), can result from consistently high blood sugar.
Support: People with diabetes can access an array of support systems and resources.

What will we do?

Raise public understanding of Type 2 diabetes and what causes it.
Detect high-risk people with community assessments
Support healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Limit your intake of beverages loaded with sugar and energy enhancers.
Make diabetes screening, referral, treatment, and follow-up more accessible.
Help diagnosed individuals better manage their diabetes.
Avoid or postpone issues linked to diabetes.
Improve the proficiency of healthcare workers and community health workers.
Research diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases in Liberia.
Produce data that aids in the development of programs, policies, and public health decisions.

Managing and preventing type 2 diabetes.

Lifestyle changes: Lifestyle changes are the most effective way to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Exercise: Strive for a minimum of 150 minutes weekly of moderate physical activity.
Diet: Eat a healthy diet; that means less sugar and unhealthy fats.
Weight: A healthy weight helps decrease your risk significantly.

Diabetes education for the community.
Nutrition education.
Promoting exercise.
Weight control initiatives.
Raising awareness about drinks with sugar.
Family-focused education for diabetes prevention.

Major Activities

Warning people about the dangers of energy drinks.
Health education at the school and university level.
Programs promoting employee health at work.
Programs for community exercise and walking.
Radio, television, social media, and community campaigns.

BCMS Global aims to reduce the impact of Type 2 diabetes in Liberia through various initiatives including education, screening, early detection, treatment, research, monitoring, training, and collaboration.