Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistently high blood sugar (glucose) levels, caused by either insufficient insulin production or the body's inability to effectively use the insulin it produces.
Diabetes manifests with a range of symptoms, often including increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and blurred vision, with some individuals experiencing slow-healing sores and frequent infections.
Alhaji Femi Adio’s Story
Alhaji Femi Adio, popularly known as Femi Adio Wonder, who has been battling diabetes for the past three years, recently opened up to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, of the Punch Newspaper, about his struggles and the financial burden of his treatment
How long have you been a presenter?
It has been almost 25 years now since I started as a presenter and film marketer. But even before that, I had been doing this since I was a child. I’m an independent presenter, a freelancer.
I used to run programmes on Radio Lagos before Eko FM was created. When Eko FM came into existence, all the programmes were moved there. Over the years, I’ve also worked as a freelance presenter on several radio stations, including Paramount FM in Abeokuta.
Recently, you made a post about your health struggles. Can you tell us about it? When did you first notice something was wrong?
Honestly, I didn’t realize it at first. My body had been giving me signs, but I ignored them. I wish I had known earlier before it became this serious.
What is the health condition?
I have diabetes. I’ve spent an unimaginable amount of money trying to manage it. I’ve sold my houses, my cars, and everything I owned, except for the house I currently live in at Abule Oko, Ogun State.
One of my colleagues, also a presenter, was the one who encouraged me to speak out and ask for help. At first, I refused. I was too ashamed. I told him, “I used to be a giver; I don’t want to become a beggar.” But then, Seun Adeboye, the younger sister of the late Gbenga Adeboye, reached out to me. She pleaded with me to share my story, to let people know what I was going through. That was when I finally decided to open up.
How long have you been battling this illness?
It’s been three years now.
How has it affected your daily life?
It has been unbelievably difficult. I haven’t been able to work for the past three years. I cry a lot. I never imagined that I would ever find myself in this situation. It breaks my heart when people tell me, “You’re a good person; you don’t deserve to suffer like this.”
The pain is unbearable. I can’t walk properly. Every step feels like I’m walking on nails or broken bottles. And honestly, I don’t want to die.
Factors Affecting Diabetes
Diabetes management takes awareness. Know what makes your blood sugar level rise and fall — and how to control these day-to-day factors.
When you have diabetes, it's important to keep your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your healthcare professional. But many things can make your blood sugar levels change, sometimes quickly. Find out some of the factors that can affect blood sugar. Then learn what you can do to manage them.
Food
Healthy eating is important for everyone. But when you have diabetes, you need to know how foods affect your blood sugar levels. It's not only the type of food you eat. It's also how much you eat and the types of food you combine in meals and snacks.
Exercise
Exercise is another important part of managing diabetes. When you move and get active, your muscles use blood sugar for energy. Regular physical activity also helps your body use insulin better.
These factors work together to lower your blood sugar level. The more strenuous your workout, the longer the effect lasts. But even light activities can improve your blood sugar level. Light activities include housework, gardening and walking.
Illness
With diabetes, it's important to be prepared for times of illness. When you're sick, your body makes stress-related hormones that help fight the illness. But those hormones also can raise your blood sugar. Changes in your appetite and usual activity also may affect your blood sugar level.
Alcohol
It's risky for some people with diabetes to drink alcohol. Alcohol can lead to low blood sugar shortly after you drink it and for hours afterward. The liver usually releases stored sugar to offset falling blood sugar levels. But if your liver is processing alcohol, it may not give your blood sugar the needed boost.
Periods And menopause
Periods and menopause both have important effects for people with diabetes.
Changes in hormone levels the week before and during periods can lead to swings in blood sugar levels.
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