There are no obvious signs of pre-diabetes in people with type II diabetes, which lasts 5 to 10 years. Pre-diabetes" is diagnosed through screening. Here's what you need to know: the first "fasting blood glucose" test, without eating within 8 hours, with a level of [1.10 g/l - 1.25 g/l] or [6.1 mmol/l - 7.1 mmol/l]. the second testing for "glucose intolerance". Hygiene and health" programme in collaboration with Radio Don Bosco.

Tuberculosis still exists, and many people die from it. Tuberculosis is a chronic disease caused by the BK virus. There are types of tuberculosis that infect humans, and others that infect cattle. The lungs are the organ most often affected by this disease. Tuberculosis is transmitted by droplets containing bacteria, coughed up by sufferers. The incubation period in humans is 4 to 12 weeks. Hygiene and health" program on Radio Don Bosco.

Sciatica is a disease of the spinal column in which the nerves of the spinal cord become unhealthy, particularly in the lower part of the spine. The work of this nerve ensures the sensitivity of the lower part of the human being. People aged 22 and over are more likely to suffer from sciatica; causes: aging of the spine, traumatic injury, herniated disc, infection, cancer, stress... Hygiène et santé" program on Radio Don Bosco.

In the "kidney", it is possible to find the calculus mentioned here. There are three types: renal lithiasis, ureteral lithiasis and bladder lithiasis. The cause of the stone is a combination of several elements, and solidifies in the urine, particularly in people who don't drink enough water. In general, adults are affected by this disease; women aged 25 and over and men aged 40 and over. Hygiène et santé" program on Radio Don Bosco.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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