Understanding Diabetes is a Power-point presentation that explains what is diabetes, pre-diabetes and ways by which we can effectively manage it. The aim of the presentation is to create awareness about diabetes and its effective management.

1. MADE BY:
JONATHAN D’SOUZA
MEDICAL WRITER

3. World’s population:
6,600,000,000
Population with diabetes
246,000,000
Population with HIV/AIDS
33,000,000
8 TIMES
the number of people with HIV/AIDS
Projected to increase to 380,000,000 by 2025!

4. DIABETES IN INDIA
2013
India is the new Diabetes Capital of the World ! ! !
63,000,000
Number of Diabetes Patients in India 2013
77,000,000
Number of Pre-Diabetics in India 2013
1,000,000
Number of Indians Die Every Year Because
of Diabetes

5. than 63 Million people have been
diagnosed with Diabetes in India. (According to
International Diabetes Federation)
 More
 Metabolic Syndrome: Risk factors related to obesity
 Type I: Pancreas cells produce little or no insulin
 Type II: Fat, Liver and muscle cells do not respond
to insulin (insulin resistance)
 Gestational Diabetes: High blood sugar during
pregnancy

6. 
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose
levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to
be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

It is a metabolic condition and growing global problem
that is closely tied to obesity.

A diagnosis of prediabetes is a warning sign about your
health

While not everyone diagnosed with prediabetes will
develop Type 2 diabetes, many will—and people with
prediabetes are at higher risk for heart disease and
stroke.

7. Insulin
Resistanceis a condition in
which the insulin
produced in the
body is not utilized
efficiently.

8. Fasting plasma glucose test (FPG)
results
Diabetes
126 mg/dL or Greater
Pre-Diabetes
125 mg/dL to 100 mg/dL
Normal
Less than 100 mg/dL

9. Type 2 is more common in people who:
 Are overweight.
 Are 45 or older.
 Are physically inactive.
 Have a parent or sibling with type 2 diabetes.
 Have abnormal cholesterol levels.
 Have had gestational diabetes
 Have high blood pressure.

10. Diabetic Retinopathy-trouble with
vision
Nephropathy- kidney problems

Heart Disease
Nerve Damage

11.  Pre-meal or fasting:
80-120
 2 hours post-meal:
80-140
 Bedtime:
80-140 or 100-140

12.  On insulin: Every 6 hours
 Not on insulin: Once in
the morning and once in the
evening

15. Key elements of diabetes self-management:
Monitoring
blood
glucose
Taking
medication
Following a
meal plan
Getting
regular
exercise

17. TRY
 Swimming
 Exercise balls or exercise bands
 Walking
 Stationary bikes
 Exercise videos
 Yoga
 Local Recreation Centers

18.  Vary your routine.
 Don’t be afraid to try
something new.
 Participate in things
you like to do.
 Use music or books on
tape to make the time
pass more quickly.

19.  Check your blood glucose
before
and
after
every
activity.
 Always warm up and cool
down.
 Wear comfortable
footwear.
 Drink plenty of water.

20. Most adults with diabetes have one or
more cholesterol problems,
such as:
 high
 low
triglycerides
HDL (“good”) cholesterol
 high
LDL (“bad”) cholesterol

21. 
A – A1c, or hemoglobin A1c test.

B – Blood pressure
< 130/80 mmHg for non-pregnant adults.

C – Cholesterol
HDL (good) cholesterol – >40 mg/dl (men); >50
mg/dl (women)
LDL (bad) cholesterol – <100 mg/dl
Triglycerides – <150 mg/dl

23. 
Weight control

Blood glucose control

Prevention and management of short-term
and long-term complications of diabetes

24. 
Eat more fruit and vegetables

Reduce animal or saturated fat

Cut down on sugar

Reduce salt

26.  Fresh
 Frozen
 Dried

27. To help maintain blood
glucose levels and
cholesterol levels
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Fruit
Vegetables
Pulses
Oats
Helps to maintain a
healthy gut
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Wholegrain cereals
Wholemeal bread
Whole-wheat pasta
Brown rice

28. 
Use low fat milk

Use low fat spread
instead of butter

Use oil high in
unsaturated fat, eg
olive oil, rapeseed
oil

29. Grill
 Dry-roast
 Microwave
 Steam


30. SATURATED
MONO- UNSATURATED
POLY- UNSATURATED
• Full fat dairy
produce (eg
cheese, butter, full
cream milk)
• Olive oil
• Sunflower oil
(products)
• Pies
• Biscuits
• Savoury snacks
• Lard
• Hard vegetable fat
• Rapeseed oil
• Groundnut oil
• Oily fish

31. 
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Cut out sweets
Cut out sugary
drinks
Reduce Sugar
intake

32. Cut down on added
salt
 Use alternative
seasonings
 Look out for
reduced/low sodium
foods, eg. bread
 Avoid salt substitutes
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33. 
Jonathan D’Souza is actively involved in providing scientific
inputs to pharmaceutical clients for the development of
clinically significant scientific content in order to enable a
smooth brand launch. He has been an essential asset who is
actively involved in the planning and management of various
brand launch strategies across pharmaceutical organizations.

In his capacity as a Medical Writer, Jonathan has been
instrumental in successfully launching several pharmaceutical
brands with a specific focus on target segments. He is presently
working as a Medical Writer and has a keen desire to share his
experience, knowledge and expertise with others.

For any further assistance, kindly contact him on the following
email id: jonad88@gmail.com
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