12 Jul 2024

Call for urgent action to prevent deaths from diabetes in Fiji

From , 6:02 am on 12 July 2024
Diabetics must monitor their blood sugar levels frequently.

Diabetics must monitor their blood sugar levels frequently. Photo: AFP

Diabetes Fiji is calling for immediate and comprehensive action to prevent further tragedies and improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with diabetes.

Acting Chief Executive, Marawa Kini, says they recently lost three young members of their Young Diabetes Fiji program due to complications.

RNZ's Delphine Herbert spoke to Marawa Kini about the tragedies.