250000 Ghanaians Living With Diabetes Do Not Know It National Diabetes Association Warns

About 250000 Ghanaians are living with diabetes but do not know it, the National Diabetes Association has warned. The warning was reported on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The report was published on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The news has sparked huge concern across Ghana. Many Ghanaians say health checks must be taken seriously.

According to a report by GhanaWeb, the National Diabetes Association said 250000 Ghanaians living with diabetes do not know it. The report was published on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The report said many people have diabetes without symptoms. The report said many people have not tested. The report said many people do not know the signs. The report said diabetes is rising in Ghana. The report said diabetes affects young and old. The report said early testing can save lives.

Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot control blood sugar well. According to a report by GhanaWeb, high blood sugar can damage the body. The report said diabetes can damage eyes. The report said diabetes can damage kidneys. The report said diabetes can damage feet. The report said diabetes can damage the heart. The report said diabetes can cause stroke. The report said diabetes can be managed with care.

The National Diabetes Association said many Ghanaians do not check their blood sugar. According to a report by GhanaWeb, people think they are fine. The report said people ignore tiredness. The report said people ignore thirst. The report said people ignore frequent urination. The report said people ignore slow healing wounds. The report said these can be signs of diabetes. The report said testing is simple and quick.

The Association urged Ghanaians to go for regular screening. According to a report by GhanaWeb, screening should be done at hospitals. The report said screening should be done at health centres. The report said screening should be done at pharmacies. The report said screening should be done at community events. The report said early detection helps treatment. The report said early detection prevents complications. The report said everyone above 30 should test.

In an interview with Ghana News Agency, an official of the National Diabetes Association said awareness is low. The official said many Ghanaians fear testing. He said many Ghanaians think diabetes is for rich people. He said the Ghana News Agency report shows that education must increase.

Speaking to Joy News, a doctor said lifestyle affects diabetes risk. He said too much sugar is harmful. He said lack of exercise is harmful. He said being overweight raises risk. He said the Joy News interview shows that healthy eating can help prevent diabetes.

Madam Efua Mensah at Accra said she sells food at Accra Central Market every day. She said she has not tested for diabetes. She said she will now go for testing. She said she hopes other market women will also test.

Mr. Kwame Boateng at Kumasi said he is a driver in Kumasi. He said drivers in Kumasi sit for long hours. He said drivers eat fast food. He said he will check his blood sugar this week.

Mr. Ibrahim Musa at Tamale said he is a teacher in Tamale in the Northern Region. He said teachers in Tamale teach students about health. He said students must learn to eat well. He said he hopes schools will teach diabetes prevention.

According to a report by GhanaWeb, the warning comes as Ghana marks diabetes awareness. The report said Ghana wants to reduce diabetes deaths. The report said Ghana wants to improve health care. The report said Ghana wants more screening centres. The report said Ghana wants cheaper testing. The report said the public must take action. The report said health is wealth.

The Ministry of Health called on all Ghanaians to check their blood sugar. The Ministry said screening is important. The Ministry said treatment is available. The government asked all Ghanaians to eat healthy, exercise, and support efforts to fight diabetes in Ghana.

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