Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
10ASHGABAT150
2010-02-01 14:21:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ashgabat
Cable title:
BERDIMUHAMEDOV MAY SUFFER FROM DIABETES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ASHGABAT 000150
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/01/2020
TAGS: PGOV PINR TX
SUBJECT: BERDIMUHAMEDOV MAY SUFFER FROM DIABETES
REF: 09 ASHGABAT 1107
Classified By: Charge Sylvia Reed Curran for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L ASHGABAT 000150
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/01/2020
TAGS: PGOV PINR TX
SUBJECT: BERDIMUHAMEDOV MAY SUFFER FROM DIABETES
REF: 09 ASHGABAT 1107
Classified By: Charge Sylvia Reed Curran for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) One Embassy source, a well-connected Ashgabat
resident, reported that President Berdimuhamedov suffers from
type 2 diabetes and hinted that he may be suffering some of
the long-term medical effects associated with the disease.
In a conversation about the overall government structure and
speculation about who would take over if Berdimuhamedov were
to die, an Embassy source indicated that Berdimuhamedov may
not be as healthy as the state media depicts. According to
our source, Berdimuhamedov suffers "from the same disease
that struck down Turkmenbashi (former President Niyazov) -
type 2 diabetes." The source's relatives were privy to
medical information about President Niyazov and President
Berdimuhamedov that indicated that Berdimuhamedov receives
"treatment" for diabetes. Additionally, the source
maintained that near the end of his life, due to
complications related to diabetes, President Niyazov nearly
had his legs amputated and at times could barely walk.
2. (C) COMMENT: Given President's Berdimuhamedov's weight
problems, love of Coca Cola Classic (see reftel),and general
appearance, a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes seems entirely
plausible. Furthermore, type 2 diabetes and high blood
pressure are not uncommon ailments among middle-aged Turkmen.
END COMMENT
CURRAN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR SCA/CEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/01/2020
TAGS: PGOV PINR TX
SUBJECT: BERDIMUHAMEDOV MAY SUFFER FROM DIABETES
REF: 09 ASHGABAT 1107
Classified By: Charge Sylvia Reed Curran for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) One Embassy source, a well-connected Ashgabat
resident, reported that President Berdimuhamedov suffers from
type 2 diabetes and hinted that he may be suffering some of
the long-term medical effects associated with the disease.
In a conversation about the overall government structure and
speculation about who would take over if Berdimuhamedov were
to die, an Embassy source indicated that Berdimuhamedov may
not be as healthy as the state media depicts. According to
our source, Berdimuhamedov suffers "from the same disease
that struck down Turkmenbashi (former President Niyazov) -
type 2 diabetes." The source's relatives were privy to
medical information about President Niyazov and President
Berdimuhamedov that indicated that Berdimuhamedov receives
"treatment" for diabetes. Additionally, the source
maintained that near the end of his life, due to
complications related to diabetes, President Niyazov nearly
had his legs amputated and at times could barely walk.
2. (C) COMMENT: Given President's Berdimuhamedov's weight
problems, love of Coca Cola Classic (see reftel),and general
appearance, a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes seems entirely
plausible. Furthermore, type 2 diabetes and high blood
pressure are not uncommon ailments among middle-aged Turkmen.
END COMMENT
CURRAN