No 15 Onikepo Akande Street,
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State.
Nigeria
Welcome to Medela’s public health Diabetes Type 2 Prevention Programme in Nigeria!
We are thrilled to offer this programme to individuals and communities across Nigeria who are at risk of developing type 2 DM. Our programme is designed to help you understand the risk factors associated with type 2 DM and provide you with the tools and resources you need to prevent it or slow the effect of the disease through optimal care.
Type 2 DM is a growing health concern in Nigeria, with an estimated 5.5 million people currently living with the condition and many more at risk. The distribution is across ethnicities, ages, gender and socioeconomic status.
What is it? Type 2 DM is a life-long disease in which there is a problem in the way the body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as fuel as such, there are high levels of sugar in the blood which may have followed the body’s cells resisting the normal effect of insulin (insulin resistance).
Risk Factors for Type 2 DM: There are several risk factors that can increase an individual’s risk for developing Type 2 DM. Some of the most common risk factors include:
Type 2 DM leads to various health problems over time such as decreasing one’s ability to fight infections, damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Our programme is designed to raise awareness, promote healthy lifestyle choices, and improve access to diabetes prevention and management services for those at risk of developing the disease.
Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and well-being. We believe that education and support are the keys to success, and our programme is built on a foundation of evidence-based strategies for preventing type 2 DM.
We offer a range of services, including group education sessions, individual coaching, and access to resources and tools that can help you make healthy lifestyle choices.
We offer programmes that provide opportunities for individuals to connect with others who are also working towards preventing type 2 DM because we believe in the power of community.
We are committed to making our programme accessible to everyone, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. Our team is available to answer any questions you may have and provide you with the support you need to succeed.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme in Nigeria. Whether you are at risk for developing type 2 DM or simply want to learn more about prevention strategies, we are here to help you achieve your goals.
Thank you for choosing our programme, and we look forward to working with you!
You can get help to make positive changes to your diet, weight, and physical activity to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Find out if you’re at risk of developing type 2 DM by doing the following:
1. Know Your Risk by taking The Modified Medela Diabetic Risk Assessment Tool which is already validated for use in Nigeria to identify risk groups.
2. Taking up the offer of a free Medela Type 2 prevention programme to assess your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Melitus, cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as high blood pressure (available for those aged 18-75). If you are at risk, you may be eligible for referral to Medela Diabetes Prevention Programme by your Healthcare Provider, Private doctors, or healthcare setting where you are receiving treatment.
3. Asking your Healthcare Provider to check if you are at risk.