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OSORO: Silver lining in sugar price hike

Kenyans need to seize this opportunity to clear the way for a sound future.

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by TIMOTHY OSORO

Sports23 May 2023 - 15:34
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In Summary


  • It is vital to get the relationship between well-being and diabetes, and take viable steps to diminish it.
  • By doing this, we are able to clear the way for a diabetes-free nation and a solid future for all.

Kenya's choice to raise the cost of sugar may be a step within the right course to handle diabetes and advance a sound way of life. There may be resistance to begin with, but the long-term benefits exceed the short-term distress.

Kenyans ought to seize this opportunity to create shrewd nourishment choices, raise open mindfulness, enable neighbourhood businesses and clear the way for a sound future. Let's halt seeing cost increments as a burden and celebrate the opportunity to move forward everyone's well-being. 

According to World Health Organization, the prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is at 3.3 per cent and by 2025 we will be looking at a 4.5 per cent rise. In a world where diabetes is on the rise, affecting more than 400 million individuals around the world, there's an urgent need to address the root cause of the disease: Our nectar eat less is unsatisfactory.

Overeating has been faulted for diabetes, which causes numerous well-being issues that affect individuals and the economy. 

It is vital to get the relationship between well-being and diabetes, and take viable steps to diminish it. By doing this, we are able to clear the way for a diabetes-free nation and a solid future for all.

Diabetes could soon become a worldwide plague that needs attention. According to Worldwide Diabetes Federation, the number of individuals with diabetes must surpass 700 million by 2045, putting an overwhelming burden on the worldwide well-being system. Diabetes-related conditions such as heart illness, kidney failure and visual impairment make the understanding more awful. 

Studies have shown that nutrition plays a vital part in the improvement of diabetes. Education and mindfulness campaigns play a critical role in advancing sound eating alternatives.

Achieving a diabetes-free nation requires collaboration between government, healthcare experts, the nourishment industry and society. Personal responsibility also plays a role in stopping diabetes. 

 

20,000 50kg bags of condemned sugar imported to Kenya n 2018, did not bear label of expiration date.
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