4. Diabetes in Pakistan – Estimated for 2014
Number of Diabetic Patients 7.1 million
Number of deaths in adults due to diabetes 88,000
Male to Female ratio of diabetic deaths 1:1.5
Cost per person with diabetes (USD) 52.7 US $
Number of cases of diabetes in adults that
are undiagnosed (1000s)
3,471.9
Type II Diabetes in age ≥ 30 years 10%
Sources:
International diabetes Federation (IDF): 2014
Diabetes Association of Pakistan (DAP): 2014)
5. Sources:
1. Shaw JE, Sicree RA, Zimmet PZ. Global estimates of the prevalence of diabetes for 2010
and 2030. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Jan 2010;87(1):4-14.
2. Wild S, Roglic G, Green A, Sicree R, King H. Global prevalence of diabetes: estimates for
the year 2000 and projections for 2030. Diabetes Care. May 2004;27(5):1047-1053.
6. Iceberg of Disease (Diabetes): 1:2
Tip of the
Iceberg
(Diagnosed)
Submerged
Portion
(Undiagnosed,
Subclinical cases,
Carriers)
13. • Between 1990 and 2010 : 60+ years > by 75.1%.
• Projected life expectancy: 72 years by 2023.
• WHO report (1998) projected:
5.6% of Pakistan’s > over 60 years of age, with
a probability of doubling to 11% by the year 2025.
16. Levels of Prevention
• Primordial
Early childhood (preventing risk factors)
Health promotion & lifestyle modifications
• Primary
Before the onset of disease
Health promotion & lifestyle modifications
• Secondary
Early diagnosis
Screening & management
Tertiary
Prevent complications & rehabilitation
17. Digest Carbohydrates quickly
Release energy quickly
Feel hungry soon
Eat more
Digest Carbohydrates slowly
Release energy slowly
Feel full longer
Eat eat