Diabetes in Sierra Leone.

During an educational visit to the Sierra Leone in April 2024, a team of healthcare professionals from the UK were confronted with the stark realities faced by people living with diabetes and those dedicated to their care. The visit was organised by the DSN Forum UK and the Help Madina charity, and funded by a grant from The TransPetrol Foundation. As the prevalence of diabetes rises globally, Sierra Leone has its own set of obstacles in managing this chronic condition. In this article, these challenges are discussed within the context of Sierra Leone's cultural, economic and healthcare landscape. These include the lingering effects of civil war, extreme poverty, malnutrition, limited access to fundamental healthcare resources and the burden of infectious diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]