Too young for sugar sickness: The rise of diabetes among children in Ghana 

While Ghana does not currently have a national count of child diabetes cases, hospital and research data from the Ghana Health Service indicate an upward trend, especially for Type 2 diabetes among children.

The Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Society of Ghana has reported a rising number of Type 2 diabetes cases among children, yet diagnoses often come late, usually when severe complications occur.

Untreated diabetes in childhood can lead to long-term complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart as well as negatively impacting school performance and mental health.