DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 6 -- THE number of people living with diabetes in Tanzania continues to rise compared with previous years, while public awareness about how to prevent the disease remains low, the Tanzania Diabetes Association (TDA) has said.

TDA Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Filbert Nyoni made the remarks today during the 13th Health Conference, noting that although efforts are being made to educate people who are not living with diabetes, challenges remain in educating patients on how to manage the condition and prevent potentially serious complications.

He said such complications include wounds that may eventually lead to amputation, as well as kidney and eye problems.

According to Nyoni, TDA continues to work with the govern...