As the world grapples with the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, one question echoes through the halls of healthcare: Are we on the cusp of a global diabetes pandemic? Diabetes cases have reached unprecedented levels worldwide, with the IDF Diabetes Atlas estimating that one in ten adults will be living with diabetes by 2030. In...
Managing obesity is an arduous journey, and a diabetes diagnosis can make it feel even more overwhelming. The reality of having an incurable disease that requires lifelong management is tough, and the advice you hear—lose weight, take medications, exercise—can all seem like an insurmountable challenge. Most of these are easier said than done. But you...
Did you know that Bermuda has one the highest rates of adult obesity and overweight prevalence in the world? A whopping 74.6% of adults fall into this category. This statistic shows us how widespread the issue is, with three out of every four adults affected. Obesity has serious implications for Bermuda’s public health. Individuals who...
Diabetes, often dubbed “the silent killer,” continues to spread its reach across the globe, and the picturesque island of Bermuda is no exception. While most are familiar with diabetes and its implications, many are unaware of its status as a health crisis. It has taken the lives of many Bermudians and continues to impair more...