Students and Teachers of the Nungua Senior High School have benefitted from a free health screening exercise to mark the world diabetes month.

It was organised by the Legon and Accra-Spintex road branch of the Lions Club in collaboration with the Regional Maritime University (RMU) Leo Club and the Pills Pharmaceuticals at Spintex, Accra.

The Beneficiaries had their blood sugar levels, Blood Pressure and Basic Mass Index (BMI) checked and persons who were diagnosed with conditions needing medical attention, referred to health facilities for treatment.

Addressing journalists after the exercise, president of the Accra Spintex road Lions Club, Mr Julius Opoku-Agyei said there was the need for increased awareness on diabetes and how it could be properly managed for affected persons to live a normal and healthy life.

He stated that many were oblivious of the dangers of diabetes if left untreated, adding that individuals with a family history of the disease could avoid it or reduce its impact with proper lifestyle.

Habits such as too much alcohol consumption, lack of exercise and excessive starch intake, he said must be avoided to reduce the possibility of spiking blood sugar levels.

According to, Mr Opoku-Agyei despite the fact the diabetes was common among the elderly, irrespective of one's age, a person could have high blood sugar levels and called for a regular check-up for early detection and treatment.

He urged the students to enquire from their parents whether there was a history of diabetes in their families so that the necessary precautions could be taken.

“There is a need for the public to take diabetes seriously because of the dangerous health complications it could lead to.

Diabetes has claimed many lives and can lead to loss of sight but if detected early and properly managed, affected persons can live normal lives,” he added.

The headmistress of the School, Mrs Ellen Asare expressed gratitude to the team for the generous act and urged the beneficiaries to make healthy lifestyle choices.

A set of medical items, including materials for dressing wound and antimalarial drugs among others, were also donated to support the school’s dispensary.