Early Diagnosis Key To Effective Diabetes Management – Dr Mortoti Urges Public To Prioritise Regular Screening
Dr Prince Nelson Motorti, PIWAK CEO
Early Diagnosis Key To Effective Diabetes Management
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PIWAK Natural Health, Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, has called on Ghanaians to prioritise regular medical check-ups and early diagnosis of diabetes to prevent complications and improve the effective management of the condition.
He emphasised that early detection was critical to managing diabetes, urging individuals not to wait until they developed severe symptoms before seeking medical attention.
Dr Mortoti described diabetes as a growing public health concern affecting people across different age groups and stressed the need for intensified public education to improve awareness of its risk factors, warning signs and preventive measures.
According to him, many people are living with diabetes without knowing their health status because they do not undergo routine medical examinations. He explained that regular screening could help identify elevated blood glucose levels early, allowing healthcare professionals to provide timely medical advice, initiate appropriate treatment and recommend necessary lifestyle changes.
He particularly encouraged individuals with a family history of diabetes, those who are overweight or obese, and people who engage in little physical activity to undergo regular blood glucose screening.
The PIWAK CEO identified persistent thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, excessive hunger, constant fatigue, blurred vision and slow-healing wounds as possible warning signs of diabetes, cautioning that such symptoms should not be ignored.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND DIABETES PREVENTION
Dr Mortoti further advised Ghanaians to adopt healthier lifestyles as part of efforts to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and improve their overall well-being.
He recommended regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, reduced consumption of sugary foods and sugar-sweetened beverages, and maintaining a healthy body weight.
He noted that unhealthy dietary habits, particularly excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks and highly processed foods, combined with physical inactivity and other risk factors, could increase the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
For individuals already diagnosed with the condition, he urged strict adherence to medical advice, regular blood glucose monitoring and consistent attendance at scheduled hospital appointments.
He cautioned against abandoning prescribed medication or relying exclusively on unverified herbal preparations as substitutes for medically recommended diabetes treatment.
Dr Mortoti stressed that although lifestyle modifications could contribute significantly to blood glucose control, diabetes management required proper medical assessment and treatment tailored to each patient’s health needs.
CALL FOR INTENSIFIED PUBLIC EDUCATION
The PIWAK CEO called on traditional authorities, religious organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders to intensify public education on diabetes, particularly in rural communities where access to routine screening services and reliable health information could be limited.
He said community-based screening programmes and sustained health education campaigns would help identify individuals at risk, improve public understanding of the condition and encourage people to seek timely medical attention.
He also cautioned against the misconception that diabetes was exclusively a disease of older people, explaining that younger people were also exposed to risk factors associated with the condition.
Dr Mortoti maintained that prevention, early diagnosis and proper medical management were essential to reducing the burden of diabetes on individuals, families and Ghana’s healthcare system.
He therefore urged Ghanaians to make regular health screening a priority, noting that knowing one’s blood glucose status was an important step towards safeguarding long-term health.
He concluded that although diabetes does not currently have a general cure, appropriate treatment, lifestyle adjustments and consistent medical supervision could help people living with the condition manage it effectively, reduce the risk of complications and lead healthier, more productive lives.
SOURCE: CoverGhana.com.gh
