He needs annual medication of 10,000 dirhams

Complications of diabetes threaten the life of "Abu Saleh"

(Abu Saleh, a 63-year-old Yemeni), has been suffering from diabetes for several years, which has caused him many health problems in the urinary tract, chronic inflammation of the kidneys for a while, and other health problems. On his health condition and preventing the disease from worsening, and currently he urgently needs medicines and treatments in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Hospital, the cost of which is 10 thousand and 137 dirhams, sufficient for one year, and the problem is that his financial capabilities and health conditions do not allow him to manage the amount, so he appeals to the good people to help him In managing the cost of treatment, so as not to put his life at risk.

(Abu Saleh) told the story of his suffering with the disease, to "Emirates Today", saying that his health had deteriorated a lot several years ago, so that he was eating lunch at a friend's house and felt unbalanced and fainted, and he was transferred by ambulance to Sheikh Shakhbout City Hospital He was admitted to the emergency department, and after seeing the doctor, he requested laboratory tests and analyzes, and the results of the tests confirmed a sharp rise in blood sugar, which led to sudden fainting, and this is an indication that he has diabetes.

He added that the doctor asked to be placed under medical observation in the hospital for a week, and his health improved and the doctor allowed him to leave the hospital, and stressed the need to adhere to taking medicines on time regularly, and periodic review of the hospital every three months.

(Abu Saleh) said that he noticed an improvement in his health after committing to taking diabetes medications on a daily basis, and after a while he began to feel pain in his left side, and a constant desire to go to the bathroom, and he thought that it was normal with his old age, but he felt fear when he noticed a significant weight loss Big.

The patient added that he went to the hospital, met the treating doctor, and asked for new analyzes and laboratory tests, and the results of the tests revealed that he had health problems in the urinary tract as a result of complications from diabetes, and that medicines must be obtained to control the condition, and the doctor advised him to follow a special diet, and drink water regularly. Continuous to prevent dehydration, and to get enough time for psychological rest, and asked him to undergo regular check-ups.

(Abu Saleh) added that diabetes led to many complications, including urinary tract infection and kidney deposits.

He added that the cost of medicines and treatment in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Hospital for a period of one year is 10,137 dirhams, and the problem is that he is completely unable to provide even a small part of the treatment costs, explaining that he has been unemployed for a while, due to illness and old age, and has no breadwinner. .

(Abu Saleh) added that his family consists of six members, all of whom are outside the country, and he has no source of income other than the help of his nephew sometimes, appealing to people with compassionate hearts to help him manage the costs of medicines in order to control the disease, so that his life is not endangered.

• “Abu Saleh” supports a family of six, and does not work because of illness and age.