The World Diabetes Day is observed annually on November 14 and it serves as a reminder of the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Diabetes is today one of the major non-communicable diseases of public health importance. Type 1 diabetes is characterised by a lack of insulin production; the cause is unknown and it cannot be prevented. Type 2 diabetes is far more common, accounting for about 90 per cent of all diabetes cases. Dr Mbau is the programme specialist for Non-Communicable Diseases in Amref Health Africa in Kenya [email protected]

Source: Standard Digital November 14, 2017 09:00 UTC