Type 2 diabetes epidemic in Nigeria: A call for direct physiotherapy intervention, By Mukaila Kareem

Dr. Mukaila Kareem writes about how physiotherapists are positioned to assist in intervening against Type 2 diabetes.

At a diabetes prevalence of 5.7 per cent, Nigeria mirrors the US diabetes epidemic of 1994. However, Nigeria lacks the financial resources to replicate Western medication-driven strategies. Instead, a collaborative approach between physicians and physiotherapists — integrating short-term drug interventions with physiotherapy-led lifestyle changes — offers a viable, cost-effective solution. As a proud physiotherapist trained […]

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