Diabetes awareness and prevention in Réunion, Digi Mart USA News (Réunion, France): Excessive thirst, persistent fatigue and unexplained weight changes can be subtle or absent, and diabetes may go unnoticed for years. The chronic disease disrupts how the body regulates sugar and often progresses silently before lasting damage to quality of life occurs.
In a segment of Toloman, the wellness magazine of France Télévisions’ Overseas division, presenter Virginie Sainsily speaks with Dr. Marie-Antoinette Sejan, a nutritionist physician, to explain the mechanisms of the disease and ways to act against it.
With more than one adult in eight affected, diabetes is particularly prevalent in Réunion, where rates are twice those in mainland France. The source describes this as a worrying finding that makes the condition a genuine public health issue.
The local association Lekip Diet runs awareness and support activities on the ground, helping affected families and encouraging habits that support well-being and reduce risk.
Looking after one’s health does not mean giving up enjoyment of life. In Guadeloupe, sik a coco is a traditional sweet passed down through generations.
It contains less sugar than many ultra-processed industrial confections and can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced approach.
In her segment, Naomi Boulay Pesenti shares advice for relieving indigestion and quickly regaining comfort, outlining essential steps to ease discomfort and support a natural return to balance.
For culinary inspiration, Vaimalama Chaves highlights Alie Suvélor, known online as @healthyalie, a content creator who specializes in plant-based cooking. Originally from Guadeloupe, she draws on her Caribbean heritage and travels to create generous, accessible vegan recipes that invite viewers to explore new flavors.
