Who are we?
We are a non-profit organization that aims to provide care and assistance to diabetic children in Senegal. Our association works to ensure that children with diabetes have access to appropriate medical care, medications, healthy nutrition and support in their daily lives.
Our work is important because diabetes can be a chronic disease that can be costly to treat and manage. Children with diabetes need ongoing medical assistance, which can be difficult to obtain for those living in poverty in Senegal and without access to adequate health care.
By working to provide medical and educational assistance to these diabetic children, you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of young people and their families. Your work is essential to helping these children live happy, healthy lives, despite their condition.
Diabetes explained
Type 2 diabetes in children is often linked to unhealthy food choices and a lack of physical activity.
Children who regularly consume prepared meals, fast foods, sugary drinks, sweets and snacks rich in carbohydrates have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In addition, a lack of physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle are also risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Parents can help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes in children by choosing healthy foods and encouraging them to engage in regular physical activities.
Children's meals and snacks should be rich in vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. It is also important to limit their intake of processed foods and foods high in added sugars and saturated fats.
Children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can benefit from a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Monitoring blood glucose levels is also essential to adhere to recommended treatment.
Children with type 2 diabetes need guidance and support from parents and healthcare professionals to manage their condition effectively.
Children in Africa are not sufficiently informed about diabetes and do not always eat properly.
To help promote diabetes awareness among children, schools and educators can play a role in providing information about healthy eating habits and healthy living behaviors.
Parents can also help by preparing healthy meals and encouraging their children to exercise regularly.
Governments and organizations can also support diabetes awareness and education programs in communities among healthcare professionals, as well as initiatives to promote healthy food choices and encourage physical activity.
As a diabetes association for children in Senegal we can all do our part to help promote health among African children and provide important information on the prevention and treatment of diabetes.