I am Oluseyi Adenowo, a Pharmacist and a Diabetes Advocate. I am passionate about creating awareness and education on Diabetes.
Diabetes (a non communicable disease) is one of the fastest growing diseases of the 21st century.
More than 20 of us did not get our luggages and am told it's a normal occurrence. In fact it happened to another friend just last week Tuesday. Should a company be so irresponsible/insensitive??? All you are care about is charging passengers for extra luggages. @fccpcnigeria
@flyvaluejet@ValueJetHelp How come a number of your passengers on board your ValueJet/Caly Air flight to Calabar this morning did not get our luggages on arrival and your management does not think it owes anyone any explanation? @fccpcnigeria needs to look into this.
So, sugar stays in your blood, causing slow damage to your eyes, heart, kidneys & nerves.
💭 In one sentence, how would you define diabetes? Drop your answer below 👇
Let’s see how many myths we can bust today!
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What Exactly Is Diabetes? The Simple Truth
Ever heard someone say “Diabetes is too much sugar in the blood”?
That’s not the full story.
Diabetes happens when your body can’t properly use or make enough insulin the hormone that helps sugar move from blood into cells for energy.
Dear pregnant women living in Lagos, kindly do Ilera eko 🤲😩. It’s affordable. Roughly 100k (registration + post op / delivery medications) compared to close to/ over 400k to pay if you are under self pay .
Please retweet, tired of seeing people complaining in the hospital
🎶 Groove > Glucose 💃🏾
Every step you dance is a step away from diabetes.
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Last year, Mr. Tunde, 52, papa of 3, no see doctor for 10 months.
He feel “I dey okay.”
Check-up later? Blood sugar high 🚀. Kidney don dey suffer.
Type 2 Diabetes fit dey waka quietly like thief.
👉 Regular check-up = early catch + peace of mind.
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Always thirsty? 🥤 Urinate often? 🚽 Blurred vision? 👀 Wounds heal slow?
These could be early signs of diabetes—don’t ignore them.
Early check = easier control.
DM 08035759641 to join
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“But I only ate rice!”
That was Aisha’s cry when her blood sugar spiked
White rice alone = high GI → sugar rollercoaster
Balanced plate = brown rice + fish + veggie + avocado
Not just what we eat. It’s how we combine it
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Mrs. Bisi seemed healthy—until she fainted.
Diagnosis? Type 2 Diabetes.
You’re at risk if you have family history, are over 40, inactive, overweight, or had gestational diabetes.
Diabetes is silent—get tested.
DM 08035759641 💙
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Always thirsty? 🥤 Urinate often? 🚽 Blurred vision? 👀 Wounds heal slow?
These could be early signs of diabetes—don’t ignore them.
Early check = easier control.
DM 08035759641 to join
#ThriveBeyondSugar 💙 #DiabetesAwareness#BeDiabetesAware
Mrs. Bisi seemed healthy—until she fainted.
Diagnosis? Type 2 Diabetes.
You’re at risk if you have family history, are over 40, inactive, overweight, or had gestational diabetes.
Diabetes is silent—get tested.
DM 08035759641 💙
#DiabetesAwareness#ThriveBeyondSugar
🦶Numbness or burning sensation in your hands/feet as a diabetic?
It might not just be “sugar” — vitamin deficiencies can damage your nerves too.
A quick 🧵 on 5 vitamins that affect diabetic neuropathy (type 2) 👇🏽
#ThriveBeyondSugar#BeDiabetesAware#DiabeticNeuropathy
“But I only ate rice!”
That was Aisha’s cry when her blood sugar spiked
White rice alone = high GI → sugar rollercoaster
Balanced plate = brown rice + fish + veggie + avocado
Not just what we eat. It’s how we combine it
👉🏽 DM 08035759641 to join #ThriveBeyondSugar Community
5. Vitamin E
Strong antioxidant = nerve protection
✅ Found in nuts, seeds, greens.
✅ Manage your blood sugar + nourish your nerves!
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#Diabetes#Neuropathy#Nutrition#HealthTips
🦶Numbness or burning sensation in your hands/feet as a diabetic?
It might not just be “sugar” — vitamin deficiencies can damage your nerves too.
A quick 🧵 on 5 vitamins that affect diabetic neuropathy (type 2) 👇🏽
#ThriveBeyondSugar#BeDiabetesAware#DiabeticNeuropathy
3. Vitamin B6
Needed in moderation.
⚠️ Too little or too much can damage nerves.
✅ Only supplement under guidance.
4. Vitamin D
Supports nerves & immune system.
Low in most diabetics.
✅ Get safe sun + eat fish, eggs. Supplement if needed.