Living with diabetes? Learn how to manage it effectively with the right tools, regular checkups, and a care plan tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
Living with diabetes can feel like navigating an endless maze—hospital queues, confusing tests, expensive medications, and inconsistent care. But managing diabetes isn’t just about taking drugs; it’s about having a clear, consistent, and affordable plan that works for you.
So, how do you know you’re managing your diabetes the right way? Let’s break it down.
- You’re Not Just Treating Symptoms — You’re Tracking the Right Numbers
Diabetes is more than “sugar in the blood.” To truly manage it, you should regularly monitor key indicators like:
- Haemoglobin A1c (A1C)—This shows your average blood sugar over the last 3 months.
- Blood pressure—because diabetes and hypertension are often linked.
- Cholesterol (Lipid Profile)—High cholesterol increases your heart disease.
- Kidney function tests—Early signs of kidney damage can be silent.
- Daily blood sugar readings—To know how food, stress, or medicine affects you.
In Nigeria, it’s common to only test when symptoms appear. But early tracking saves lives and costs.
- You’re Working with a Doctor—Not Just Google
It’s okay to do your research. But Google can’t see your lab results or understand your lifestyle.
Regular consultations with a trusted doctor help you:
- Adjust medications when needed
- Understand your numbers
- Ask the “what ifs” you can’t ask the internet
And with telemedicine, seeing a doctor doesn’t mean taking a day off work or sitting in traffic.
- You Understand How Food, Exercise, and Stress Affect Your Blood Sugar
Let’s face it: we love our Nigerian dishes—amala, jollof, and swallow. But do you know which foods spike your sugar?
Personalized diabetes education helps you understand:
- Portion control that doesn’t feel like punishment
- Exercise routines that won’t stress your body
- How stress, sleep, and habits affect your sugar
This kind of guidance is rarely offered in busy hospital settings.
- You Have a Plan and a Budget You Can Stick To
Many people stop their care because of rising costs or frustration. That’s why a bundled care plan that covers tests, doctor visits, and support in one go is a smarter move.
Did You Know? Bundling services can save you up to ₦12,000 compared to paying for them one by one.
At TelMD, we’ve designed a Diabetes Care Plus Package for people like you—affordable, complete, and tailored for the Nigerian lifestyle.
✅ Includes 2 doctor visits
✅ A1C, BMP, Lipid Profile, Microalbumin Ratio
✅ 30 days of glucose test strips
✅ Personalized education from real doctors
✅ Optional discounts and bonuses
No hospital queues. No surprises. Just quality care from the comfort of your home.
Your Health Is Your Responsibility—But You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be confusing or expensive. With the right tools, trusted guidance, and consistent tracking, you can take back control—one test, one meal, and one day at a time.
Want to know more?
Call or WhatsApp us on 0700 660 7330 or visit www.telmdng.com
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