2023-11-13 23:20:29
World Diabetes Day takes place, like every year, on November 14. The opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes on people’s health. In Wallis and Futuna, 15% of the population is diabetic, 3 times more than in France. To mark this day, various workshops and events are organized by the health agency, particularly on diet as well as screening campaigns.
More than 1,500 Wallisians and Futunians are monitored by the health agency for diabetes, or 15% of the population. Alarming figures which continue to increase over the years, 3 times more than in mainland France (5.3% of the population in 2020 according to Santé Publique France).
On the occasion of this day, our team in Futuna followed the daily life of a diabetic. The report by Malia Fatima Pagatele and Tuliano Talomafaia.
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There are 3 types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is also called young diabetes because it is most common in children and adolescents.
Type 2 diabetes mainly affects adults, and type 3 diabetes, also called gestational diabetes, is diabetes found in pregnant women.
In Wallis and Futuna, type 2 diabetes is the most common due to obesity. Explanations from Doctor Andry Randrianjohany, doctor in the prevention department of the Wallis and Futuna health agency, speaking to Marie-Jo Iloai and Alexandra Lassialle.
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On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the local health agency is organizing workshops and events both in Wallis and Futuna. The objective is to raise awareness among the population regarding the impact of the disease on people’s health.
Oriane Dol, dietitian was the Alex Reed on the television news this Monday, November 13. His interview with Marie-Jo Iloai.
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