Edwin Ceniza Salvador, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) representative in Afghanistan, has stressed the importance of early diagnosis of diabetes on the occasion of World Diabetes Day.
On Saturday, November 14, Salvador said that many people only become aware that they have diabetes after the disease has already caused complications in their bodies.
He urged people aged 40 and above to visit their nearest health centre for a blood sugar test.
Salvador stressed that timely diagnosis and action can help preserve eyesight and kidney health.
The WHO representative added that early diagnosis of diabetes is important in preventing serious complications associated with the disease.
