Consultant Endocrinologist, Dr. Sule Bathner, also expresses concern
over the phobia for insulin injection, saying insulin treatment is
highly reliable.
A Consultant Endocrinologist with the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, Dr. Sule Bathner, has expressed concern over the phobia for insulin injection by diabetic patients.
Speaking in Bauchi on Saturday, May 2, during the monthly enlightenment meeting of Bauchi State chapter of Diabetes Association of Nigeria,
the consultant observed that the phobia has resulted in some patients
rejecting the insulin medication or defaulting in treatment.
He
said that the insulin treatment is highly reliable, especially in cases
where the need for its application has become necessary.
He explained that during a recent meeting of World Diabetes Congress in India, which he attended, he noticed that most developed countries applied insulin in managing the ailment.
"The
problem we have here is that most people believe that once insulin had
been prescribed, it means the condition had advanced, and fear sets in
immediately.
"nsulin injection can be
recommended and withdrawn when the need arises, just like any other
diabetes drug, and not necessarily an indication of advancement in
ailment,” he said.
Bathner also cautioned
patients from relying on traditional medicine sellers, especially those
claiming to have a permanent cure for the ailment.
“There
is no permanent cure for now. Let no one deceive you. If cure had been
found, it would have been made public at the meeting of the World
Diabetes Congress in India, which I was privileged to attend,” he said.
The
meeting of Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Bauchi chapter, takes place
first Saturday of every month, with all members in attendance.
During
the meeting, medical experts brief patients on the latest development
on the management of diabetes, as well as answer questions on grey areas
in the management of the ailment
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