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13/11/2025

Tired of constant finger pricks to check your sugar? There’s a smarter way.

The Sibionics GS1 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) tracks your glucose in real-time through a small sensor worn on your arm for 14 days. No fingerstick calibration. No scanning. No stress.

Here’s what you get:

Continuous glucose readings every 5 minutes
Real-time updates via Bluetooth to your phone
Alerts for high and low sugar levels
Easy-to-read trend arrows showing if your sugar is rising, dropping, or stable
Data sharing with your doctor or family

It helps you see how meals, exercise, sleep, or stress affect your glucose. You’ll understand your body better and make smarter choices.

Price: KSh 8,00 (excluding delivery)
Available at https://www.afya.shop

Take control of your diabetes, one reading at a time.
Order your GS1 CGM today and experience true freedom from finger pricks.

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13/11/2025

MODY (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young) is a rare, inherited form of diabetes caused by a single gene mutation. It’s often mistaken for Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, but it behaves differently.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

What it is

MODY is monogenic diabetes—caused by a defect in one gene affecting how the pancreas produces insulin. It’s passed down in families, so if one parent has MODY, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting it.

Key features

Usually diagnosed before age 25

Often seen in multiple generations of a family

Patients are not insulin resistant (unlike Type 2)

They usually don’t need insulin injections (unlike Type 1)

Blood sugar levels stay mildly or moderately high

Often controlled with oral medication or diet

Common genes involved

HNF1A (MODY3) – most common; responds well to sulfonylureas

GCK (MODY2) – mild, often doesn’t need treatment

HNF4A (MODY1) – similar to HNF1A, but may cause neonatal hypoglycemia

Why it matters

Many people with MODY are misdiagnosed as having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, leading to unnecessary insulin use or poor control.
A genetic test confirms the diagnosis and guides treatment.

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10/11/2025

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08/11/2025

What Are the Symptoms of Prediabetes?

Prediabetes often develops silently, with little to no obvious symptoms. It’s an insidious condition; your blood sugar may start creeping up without you realizing it.

At this stage, your fasting blood sugar is usually above 5.6 mmol/L, and your HbA1c (a blood protein that reflects your average sugar levels over the past three months) typically rises above 5.7%. The challenge is that you only detect these changes through blood tests, and most people aren’t thinking about diabetes yet.

Still, some subtle signs may appear:

Feeling tired more easily

Gradual weight gain

Slightly blurry vision

Mood changes or irritability

Darkening of the skin, especially around the neck, elbows, knees, or knuckles

The tricky part is that these signs can easily be mistaken for normal aging or lifestyle stress.

As prediabetes progresses toward diabetes, more noticeable symptoms can appear, such as:

Increased thirst

Frequent urination

Constant hunger

The key is awareness. If you notice any of these signs or have risk factors such as being overweight or having a family history of diabetes, talk to your doctor early. A simple blood test can help catch it before it turns into diabetes. You may also consider using a continuous glucose monitor to see how your body handles glucose 24/7. Get in touch for further information on CGM

06/11/2025

🩺 Achieving Diabetes Remission
Take Control. Live Healthy. Feel Better.
Remission means your blood sugar returns to a healthy range; sometimes without needing medication.
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🌿 Steps Toward Diabetes Remission
1️⃣ Education & Awareness
Learn what diabetes is, how it affects your body, and how lifestyle choices can make a difference.
2️⃣ Healthy Eating
Choose balanced meals with vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and less sugar.
Our nutrition team can help create a meal plan that works for you.
3️⃣ Regular Physical Activity
Exercise helps your body use insulin better and keeps blood sugar steady.
Aim for at least 30 minutes of movement most days — walking, swimming, or cycling all count!
4️⃣ Medication Management
Some people still need medicine at first. We help you monitor progress and adjust safely as your health improves.
5️⃣ Blood Sugar Monitoring
Track your sugar levels with a glucose meter or Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to understand what works best for you.
6️⃣ Weight & Wellness
Losing even a small amount of weight can make a big difference.
We guide you through safe and sustainable weight goals.
7️⃣ Long-Term Lifestyle
Manage stress, sleep well, and stay active.
Remission is not a one-time event — it’s a healthy way of living.
📞 Start Your Journey Today!
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05/11/2025

Many think a Continuous Glucose Monitor is expensive until they see what it saves—fewer hospital visits, fewer finger pricks, better control, better life. It’s not a cost, it’s a shift toward freedom and clarity in diabetes care.

05/11/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mike Ngure, Kennedy Thiong'o Macharia, Bobo Wambui, Elizabeth Nganga, Kainda Kabucha, Bernard Kiptoo, Anitah Dan

01/11/2025

November is World Diabetes Awareness Month
At Access Alliance Healthcare Ltd, we’re proud to bring innovation closer to the people who need it most.
The Sibionics GS1 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System empowers patients and doctors with real-time glucose insights every 5 minutes — improving control, outcomes, and confidence in diabetes care.
✅ PPB approved
✅ Accurate and affordable
✅ Easy for both clinic and home use

Together, let’s make advanced diabetes care accessible to every Kenyan.
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30/10/2025

29/10/2025

Imagine checking your blood sugar without a single finger prick! Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are changing how Kenyans manage diabetes. Track your glucose in real-time, understand your food, stress, and activity levels, and take control of your health like never before.

Now available locally at Afya Shop Nairobi Kenya, get yours today and see the difference within days!

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