The Health Factor Zimbabwe

Health and Wellness

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Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2025. The campaign focus for 14 November is 'Diabetes and the workplace.'

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3. ✅ Quitting smoking can:

Improve blood glucose control

Boost blood flow and oxygen to tissues

Reduce the risk of diabetic complications

💬 Remember: Every cigarette makes diabetes harder to manage.
Your lungs, heart, and blood vessels deserve better.

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🔥 Diabetes and Smoking: A Dangerous Combination

1. 🚭 Smoking doesn’t just harm your lungs, it multiplies the dangers of diabetes.

When someone with diabetes smokes:

🩸 Blood sugar becomes harder to control

❤️ The risk of heart attack and stroke doubles

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2.👣 Circulation worsens, increasing chances of foot ulcers and amputations

👁️ Eyes and kidneys face faster, more severe damage

💡 Fact: Smokers with diabetes are 3–4 times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than non-smokers.

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@KingJayZim

[Setfree Nherera Mafukidze 🇿🇼 @cdesetfree]

A young Zimbabwean High School student is carrying out a project on The Automated Insulin Pump as a finalist in the Zimbabwe Science Fair.

The Automated Insulin Pump addresses the challenges faced by Insulin dependent Diabetic patients, including hypoglycemia (low blood sugar),hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and the complexities of manual Insulin administration.

I am very much impressed when young people take notice of one of the world's leading health problems.Diabetes requires a hands on approach and innovation to reduce disease burden.

Kindly use the link below to vote for Tatenda Chingono, who is a finalist on the Zimbabwe Science Fair,your usual support will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your usual support.

https://t.co/zFXkNIy0mF

@IntDiabetesFed @DiabetesUK @HealthFactorZim @healthtimeszim

[Setfree Nherera Mafukidze 🇿🇼 @cdesetfree]

💧 Diabetes and Hydration: Why It Matters 💧

Staying hydrated is key to managing your blood sugar levels! Here's why:

🌟 Flush Out Excess Sugar: Water helps your kidneys remove extra glucose through urine.

🌟 Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes: Dehydration can lead to stress hormones that raise blood sugar.

🌟 Curb Hunger: Thirst can feel like hunger—drinking water can help you avoid unnecessary snacking.

Hydration Tips:
✔️ Drink 6–8 glasses of water daily.
✔️ Infuse your water with lemon, mint, or cucumber for natural flavor.
✔️ Skip sugary drinks—they can spike your blood sugar.

Pro Tip: If you're feeling thirsty more often than usual, it could be a sign of high blood sugar. Check your levels and stay hydrated!

💬 How do you keep your hydration game strong? Share your tips in the comments!

#DiabetesCare #HydrationTips #DiabetesManagement #HealthyLiving

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If you are in Zimbabwe you can now use Cloomi a WhatsApp chatbot https://t.co/YlmOpX5TII for to check availability & compare prices from nearby healthcare providers.230+ Pharmacies, 20+ Medical Laboratories, 10 + Imaging Centres, 700+ Registered Health Practitioners

[Setfree Nherera Mafukidze 🇿🇼 @cdesetfree]

After finishing Nurse training the first person to offer me a job was Dr Evans Spanton Masitara @Staraz84,he was at the time running a private surgery in Glen View,Harare at Tichagarika Shopping Centre.

Dr Masitara is one of the Doctors l can safely say l have learnt a lot from and forms part of a group of individuals l prefer to call my Medical Mentors,he helped me navigate diagnosis and treatment of primary care level ailments,taught me what investigations are necessary to come up witha conclusive diagnosis for patients at primary care level .To this day l have a very good strength in that area due to people like Dr Masitara.

At the time l worked with him,Dr Masitara held a
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Mbchb UZ)
and when we parted ways he later went to study for his Masters in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the University of Nairobi in Kenya.

To top up that Dr Masitara is a Fellow with the College of Surgeons(COSECSA) and also holds a Certificate in Aviation Medicine from the University of Pretoria in South Africa as well as a Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

A month ago l was happy to learn that Dr Masitara and his partners have opened Nakai Plastic Surgery Center Services based Nairobi,Kenya which provides Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery services and also has partner institutions in Kenya,Tanzania, Sudan and Zimbabwe.

Nakai Plastic Surgery Center provides the following surgeries for those who are willing to invest in their looks:

Non surgical aesthetics
Botox
Chemical peels
Fillers
Laser therapy

Surgical Cosmetic Surgery

Face-lift
Rhinoplasty
Blepheroplasty
Otoplasty
Facial Rejuvenation
Double Chin removal
Neck lift

Breast Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Liposuction
Brazilian Butt Lift
Hip dip eradication
Tummy Tuck
Mummy Makeover
Body contouring after massive weight loss
Brachioplasty
Thigh Lift
Back Lift
Calf Augmentation
Cosmetic Gynaecology

Visit the Nakai Plastic Surgery Website for more information.

https://t.co/NLMeXVTWde

The journey continues,all the best Dr Masitara and the rest of your team at Nakai Plastic surgery.

[CHIKOMBA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL @ChikombaRural]

Greetings all,

Please take note

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Our health and wellness awareness campaigns are now being published on a weekly basis by @ReviewandMail Newspaper.
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Many employees suffer from burnout in their various work places and jobs,read all about it,understand how to deal with Burnout and get to work with a clearer mind for better productivity.

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[Living Hope 💜 @NkhosiLa]

We survived today 💜💜💜tomorrow is another day to survive this battle with an incurable disease 💜💜💜I’m pushing hard to my birthday in August 💜💜I need to see my birth month

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month - In line with the 2022 theme "Building Safe Online Spaces Together" we will share resources on how we can practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content, promote online communities that value respect, inclusion & safety.

[Setfree Nherera Mafukidze 🇿🇼 @cdesetfree]

Wow @bigdem seriously?I am happy l have contributed to Health Care Information Dissemination in Zimbabwe and l am glad someone is using something l passionately worked on in a research. God bless you.

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@cdesetfree Happy birthday Comrade.

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Regular hand washing and sanitizing should become a habit,always wash your hands with soap as well as sanitizing with approved hand sanitizers.

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Your health should be your concern,stay away from crowded places,always maintain social distance,Covid-19 is not yet out of our midst.