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Topic: Diabetes

Tiny warriors, big battles: Reality of children living with Type 1 diabetes

By Rosa Agutu   2026-05-18 11:10:19

Families of children living with Type 1 Diabetes are sharing the emotional and financial challenges of managing the condition.

10,000 Kenyans enrolled in long term care for diabetes and hypertension

By Ryan Kerubo   2026-03-19 13:00:08

Non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing public health challenge in Kenya, accounting for an estimated 27 per cent of all deaths

Faith and diabetes: How patients can stay safe during fasting periods

By Rosa Agutu   2026-03-01 18:55:33

The risk of developing complications while fasting is generally low. However, people with type 1 diabetes are usually advised not to fast, regardless of their sugar control.

Webuye County Hospital steps up campaign to curb diabetes, hypertension

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-02-18 15:44:11

Webuye County Hospital in Bungoma has partnered with AMPATH in a campaign to contain diabetes and high blood pressure.

Poor sleep and type 2 diabetes raises death risk

By Ayoki Onyango   2026-02-01 15:44:46

Researchers who took nine years to conduct a study now say that lack of proper sleep and type 2 diabetes increase the risk of death.

Study: Poor sleep raises death risk in diabetes

By Ayoki Onyango   2026-01-25 17:07:18

Inadequate sleep, especially when combined with type 2 diabetes, significantly increases the risk of early death.