A 68-year-old Mirriam Adamba has been battling diabetes and hypertension. The conditions have gradually taken a toll on her, significantly changing her way of life.
What initially began as occasional hospital visits has turned into weekly medical check-ups, with at least a day or two of admission whenever her blood sugar levels become difficult to control.
Adamba, from Busali in Vihiga County, says she regrets that ageing has come with a cost she never anticipated.
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