Endocrinologist Felix Manuel Escano says that over 8% of the Dominican population is diabetic and that “for each case diagnosed, there is one that is yet to come to light.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Escano said the condition was on the rise amongst Dominicans, especially in the poorer sectors of society. As many as 400,000 Dominicans are afflicted with the condition, according to the specialist. To combat the situation, the Dr Marcelino Santana public hospital in Santo Domingo’s Herrera district will begin offering specialized services for diabetics next year. According to the doctor, early detection is crucial to the successful treatment of diabetes and an inadequate diet was the main factor behind the disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Endocrinologist Felix Manuel Escano says that over 8% of the Dominican population is diabetic and that “for each case diagnosed, there is one that is yet to come to light.” Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Escano said the condition was on the rise amongst Dominicans, especially in the poorer sectors of society. As many … <\/p>\n