The burden of diabetes, especially Type II Diabetes, is increasing worldwide. In fact, based on a report by the WHO issued last August 2011, there are about 346 million folks across the globe who are diabetics.

1. Diabetes - Things You Need to Be Familiar With
Symptoms of Diabetes
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2. The number of people with diabetes, especially Type II Diabetes, is increasing
around the world. In fact, as stated in a report by the WHO published last August
2011, there are approximately 346 million individuals across the globe who suffer
from diabetes. There is a very good reason to be troubled about this trend
because together with this is a rise in the number of deaths as a result of
diabetes. In 2004, approximately 3.4 million people perished from consequences
of diabetes and the WHO is convinced that taking into account the present rate at
which diabetes deaths are
increasing, this number will be twice
as large between 2005 and 2030.
Why People Become Diabetic
Diabetes is a chronic condition which
occurs either because the pancreas
is unable to create adequate insulin
as in the case of Type 1 diabetes or if
the body cannot efficiently use the
available insulin as in the case of Type II diabetes. Hyperglycemia in pregnancy is
also possible, in such case, it is referred to as gestational diabetes.
Symptoms of diabetes
There are 3 principal diabetes symptoms, namely, excessive hunger, polyuria or
excessive urine production which also results to the third symptom:
disproportionate thirst. Other symptoms
include abrupt loss of weight, easy
fatigability, lesions that don't heal as well
or as quickly, vision changes, and also dry
and itchy skin. In some cases, diabetics
also report headaches, pins and needles
sensation in the extremities and also
increased incidence of infections. Read
more information on these what are the
symptoms and signs of diabetes.
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3. Consequences of diabetes
Diabetes elevates your risk for heart problems and CVA or cerebrovascular
accident. Also, the reduced flow of blood, neuropathy, and wounds that take time
to heal in the lower limbs increases the chance of foot ulcers and likely
amputation. Loss of sight caused by retinopathy is also quite common for
unmanaged diabetes. This lifestyle disease impacts all major organs in the body,
most of all the kidneys. Essentially, diabetes reduces the length and quality of
one’s life.
Prevention
Some lifestyle changes are recognized to lessen the likelihood of having diabetes.
You need to keep a healthy body mass
by being physically active and eating a
healthy diet. Experts suggest investing
at least half an hour of regular,
moderate intensity activity five days a
week, and devote more hours if you
need to shed pounds. It's also advisable
to comply with a diet with decreased
sugar and saturated fat intake.
Diagnosis and Treatment
The earlier diabetes is discovered, the
better. Diagnosis can be achieved by
means of blood testing, which is cheap. Treatment of diabetes would involve
changes in lifestyle, oral medications, and in some instances, regular insulin
injections. Periodic checkup is also required to check the progress of diabetes
complications like retinopathy.
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