Politics
I’ve Been Living With Diabetes For Over 30 Years, Yet I’m Growing Strong – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday led a crowd of people for a road walk for diabetes awareness in Abeokuta, Ogun, declaring that he walks with agility at 80, despite being diabetic.
Obasanjo revealed that he was diagnosed of diabetes over 30 years ago but said the condition has not affected his daily functions because of efficient management of it, exercise and strict adherence to prescribed drugs for Diabetes.
Obasanjo who was joined in the road walk by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbifrom Osun, the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, and members of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN), lamented that many of the nation’s youth rarely exercise to remain fit.
“Diabetes is not a disease that should kill, I was diagnosed to be diabetic more than 30 years ago but rather, I am growing strong, if you don’t believe I am growing strong and you didn’t witness this walk, come and see me at night, you will know I am growing strong, come and see me in the morning, you will know I am growing, even in the afternoon, you will know I am growing strong.
“What is necessary is a management of diabetes. Some people said some diseases are incurable, but diabetes is manageable and compliant.
“My headmaster in primary school was diagnosed at the age of 50 and died at age 85, you will agree with he tried.
“What to do is that if you’re diabetic don’t be nonchalant about it and don’t eat carelessly. Three things are important, the food you eat, regular exercise and prescribed medication, those are the three most important things.
“You can be diabetic and still lives till 100, I don’t know when I would die but I am above 80 and many of the youth could not catch up with my pace during the exercise this morning, many of them were running to keep pace me.
“This is my message. Whether you’re diabetic or you have a family or friend with diabetic, diabetes is not a killer disease or it should not be a killer disease unless you are careless,” Obasanjo said.
The road walk was organised by the Southwest zone of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) in collaboration with the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) to mark the year edition of the World Diabetes Day (WDD).
Remigus Chinedu
November 25, 2017 at 6:01 pm
Hmmmmm tank ur God
Jennifer Okojie
November 25, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Only because u can afford the right treatment
Chukwu Igwe
November 25, 2017 at 3:41 pm
Because the government is involved for your treatment now!
Oke Chukwu
November 25, 2017 at 3:36 pm
You know y u still a live what will be you joy to gain every things a last regret in this life think of the last day
Chinaza Anuforo
November 25, 2017 at 2:45 pm
W
How is that my business
Samson Sammy
November 25, 2017 at 1:23 pm
I just heard today that you are complete Igbo man, but you hated igbos with passion!
Evans Onah
November 25, 2017 at 1:02 pm
Diabetes is a rich man aliment so you can die but what thousands of Nigerians you people made poorer that have died with the disease and lots of more diseases. God is giving just a chance to repent.
Chuks Charles
November 25, 2017 at 9:17 am
Just die one time …u v enjoyed enough !!!
Friday Nwode
November 25, 2017 at 8:51 am
Na you sabi
Mike Ogueli
November 25, 2017 at 6:44 am
You a different animal specie like me sir, but the difference between us is that you have stolen enough to be able to access drugs I still thank God for you because many of you mate who had same opportunity n can access same drugs don’t live healthy like you. I tump for you.
Abel Akpaigwe
November 25, 2017 at 6:30 am
Because you chop witch.
John Amadi
November 25, 2017 at 6:03 am
Pls sir i have products that can help take care of ur diabetes sickness
Nadis Nwaeze
November 25, 2017 at 5:51 am
disease.
Chukwu Michael
November 25, 2017 at 5:29 am
Come to chosen for ur instance healing by the power of God.
King Gce D-Don
November 24, 2017 at 10:48 pm
Mathew u don start
Desmond Nkem
November 24, 2017 at 10:18 pm
Ka nukwa
Ik Brown Brown
November 24, 2017 at 9:09 pm
monkey monkey zoo from nigeria
Ikechukwu Odii
November 24, 2017 at 8:13 pm
Obj
Chinwenwa Okeke
November 24, 2017 at 7:13 pm
Why can’t u b strong wit all our money u gather for urself
Blessing Ijeoma
November 24, 2017 at 6:49 pm
Ur money is speaking ooo .
David Oji
November 24, 2017 at 6:39 pm
Haba Baba,you be spirit
Owine Oghenechouko Blessing
November 24, 2017 at 6:22 pm
The reason is because you are mathew
Tochi Obikwelu
November 24, 2017 at 6:02 pm
You have to be repent now or you will be perish
Thompson Onyekweluwa
November 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm
You suppose to be strong with the whole money you have been packing.
Ignatius Igidi
November 24, 2017 at 5:18 pm
You stole enough fund to manage your health. What’s the fuss about.
Dimobika Anichukwu
November 24, 2017 at 5:15 pm
Taking medication abroad, not in Nigeria
Icee Age
November 24, 2017 at 5:07 pm
Nt EVERY body can afford the medicine and medical treatment you go for.you are growing stronger by pressing on the future of the youths and the country.thief like you.
Humphrey Okeke
November 24, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Is not by your power just start now to glorify the name of GOD
Prince Silverudo
November 24, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Keep drinking garri and sugar…You are suffering from sickness that killed many Nigerians yearly. You was a diabetic President but failed to help thousands of poor Nigerians suffering from the sickness. Thats like brainless and wicked Leadership.
Kelenna Ogbeawalam
November 24, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Because you have money
Ekene Udensi
November 24, 2017 at 3:44 pm
Go and die…. So DAT nig will have peace…
Ndy Best Okeke
November 24, 2017 at 3:40 pm
It’s for u to repent or else.
Emma Chimezie Obi
November 24, 2017 at 3:39 pm
its lord’s doing and not yours ok oga baba!
Mathew Ike
November 24, 2017 at 3:35 pm
MMMMMH
Lucy O Ugwoji
November 24, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Because you have been stealing from Nigerian treasury for 30 years to maintain your diabetes bills
Prince Chuks
November 24, 2017 at 3:30 pm
U will soon die
Chukwuemeka Samuel
November 24, 2017 at 3:27 pm
The LORD is good
Prince Gaiser Osagie - Erese
November 24, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Congratulations OBJ it’s not impossible for you to live with diabetes for so long. I believe that you had too many political problems from distractors that made you forget the diabetes.
Nicodemus Mba
November 24, 2017 at 3:21 pm
Because our national cake is in your home”bad”
Onuorah TY
November 24, 2017 at 3:16 pm
I know some people will say na juju still dey keep u kamkpe.
Uzoma Benyah
November 24, 2017 at 3:11 pm
Don’t worry You will soon die
Adedapo Adebisi Adejuwon Barcelona
November 24, 2017 at 3:04 pm
Oya animals living inside Zoo call Nigeria come online to insult Obj over his statement by their comments you shall know them.
James Benson Ethnan
November 24, 2017 at 3:03 pm
Because u are entitle to afford all the necessary medication.
Anayo Chukwu
November 24, 2017 at 3:02 pm
your time is yet to come
Royal Prince Chibest
November 24, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Ask our healer LORD JESUS CHRIST to heal and set you free from it.
Henry-Paloka Adimonye
November 24, 2017 at 2:59 pm
Inu kwa
Jude Idoko
November 24, 2017 at 2:56 pm
thank GOD