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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day


14th November marks the world diabetes day. It is the primary global awareness campaign led by international diabetes federation that focuses on diabetes mellitus.



Theme for 2018-2019


The theme for the world diabetes day 2018-19  is ' Family and diabetes'.

Type 2 diabetes


Type 2 diabetes is a treatable and largely preventable non-communicable disease that is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate.

Type 1 diabetes


Type 1 diabetes, on the other hand, is not preventable and can only be managed with the help of insulin injections.

Statistics


-1 in 11 people is living with diabetes.

- Over 50% of type 2 diabetes is preventable.

 - A lack of knowledge and awareness leads to the disease being undetected.

- 1 in every 2 people currently living with diabetes is actually undiagnosed.

 - Untreated and unmanaged diabetes leads to life-threatening complications.

 - Research conducted by IDF  in 2018  implies that parents struggle to spot this condition in their children.

- 4 in 5 parents have trouble recognizing the warning signs.

- Diabetes was responsible for 4 million deaths in 2017.

Symptoms


1. Excessive thirst.

2. Extreme fatigue.

3. Slow wound healing.

4. High blood sugar levels.

5. Weight gain.

6. Impaired vision

7. Excessive hunger.

8. Sweating.

Complications


1. Peripheral arterial disease

2. Coronary heart disease

3. Kidney failure

4.  Diabetic foot

5. Cerebrovascular damage

6. Glaucoma 


Prevention


✓ Simple steps to prevent diabetes:

1. Maintain your ideal body weight. Keep your weight under control.

2. Give up a sedentary lifestyle. Increase physical activity.

3. Quit smoking.

4. Quit Alcohol consumption.

5. Check your blood sugar and insulin levels to make sure they are under normal range.

6. Make essential dietary changes.

-  Avoid refined grains and processed foods.

-  Consume whole grains and high fibre foods.

 -  Consume healthy fats.

-  Quit sugary drinks.

 -  Avoid processed meat.

-  Consume foods with a low glycemic index.

- Increase the consumption of vegetables especially green leafy vegetables.

- Include seasonal fruit






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