In the last discussion here we tried to
understand various kinds of diabetes and why they happen. Today we would be
looking at the Important facts along with signs and symptoms of Diabetes.
IMPORTANT FACTS (ACCORDING TO THE WHO REPORTS)
1-About 347 million people worldwide have diabetes-
Diabetes has become an emerging global epidemic disease. The number of people affected by diabetes has increased from 153 million to 347 million from 1980 to 2016. It is expected to increase more in the near future.
2-Diabetes is predicted to become the 7th leading cause of death in the world by the year 2030-
In 2012 Diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million death and it is expected to get double in number by 2030. Obesity is the prominent risk factor of diabetes.
3-There are two major forms of diabetes-
There are two types of diabetes. In TYPE 1 DIABETES, the body’s immune system destroys the cells that release insulin.In TYPE 2 DIABETES, the body is not able to us insulin the right way.
4-Type 2 diabetes is much more common than type 1 diabetes-
According to International Diabetes federation,more then 371 million people across the globe have diabetes,90%are living with type 2 diabetes.
5-80% of diabetes deaths occur in low and middle income countries- As per the data collected by WHO In developed countries most people with diabetes are above the age of retirement, whereas in developing countries those most frequently affected are aged between 35 and 64.
6-Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation and kidney failure-
Reason behind these catastropic health issues is the lack of awareness about the disease , health services required and correct medication.
7-Type 2 diabetes can be prevented-
Type 2 diabetes can occur because of heavy weight, lack of physical activity, family history,etc. It can be prevented with a healthy diet,regular physical activity, oral medication under the supervision of Diabetologist, home based glucose monitoring etc.
HOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF DIABETES?
It is difficult to not notice signs of diabetes if you know what they are. There are ways to identify which diabetes may be affecting you but you will have to go through lab tests to find out exactly which one.
If it’s Diabetes Type 1 (Insulin dependent): The onset is sudden, from a few hours to just a few days. As the pancreatic cells fail to produce enough Insulin, glucose levels will suddenly rise in blood and kidneys would begin throwing it out. Presence of too much glucose in urine affect the way kidneys’ filter blood, making them release too much water, this will make you visit the loo far too often. Due to the loss of water, excessive thirst, dehydration and fatigue can also be noticed. Fatigue also creeps in because your cells do not have enough glucose cause most of it is in the blood, unable to enter the cells cause of lack of Insulin. This exact is the reason why most people would feel sugar craving and unusual hunger pangs.
I case of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (Non-Insulin Dependent): Symptoms will take many months to show up and in many cases may never do. A lot of people learn that they are diabetic only after regular tests or tests done for other reasons. Symptoms remain the same although they may not vary as much in intensity as they do in case of Type 1. People often attribute fatigue to work load, age etc. and take it normal to have a slightly raised appetite, it is when frequent urination begins to bother is when most people go over to get checked. In principle if you are obese/have a sedentary work life and or a genetic history, you must get yourself checked regularly
Gestational Diabetes: In case you have been diagnosed of DM1/2 earlier and are now pregnant there is a strong chance that your levels will play up more than they usually do. Even if you have been able to manage your Type 2 diabetes without medication, pregnancy may warrant you to take some. In most case this will end with child birth when treated well. You must not attribute increase in appetite, visits to loo and fatigue to pregnancy alone if you have a history of DM, a quick check with your physician is a must.
IMPORTANT FACTS (ACCORDING TO THE WHO REPORTS)
1-About 347 million people worldwide have diabetes-
Diabetes has become an emerging global epidemic disease. The number of people affected by diabetes has increased from 153 million to 347 million from 1980 to 2016. It is expected to increase more in the near future.
2-Diabetes is predicted to become the 7th leading cause of death in the world by the year 2030-
In 2012 Diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million death and it is expected to get double in number by 2030. Obesity is the prominent risk factor of diabetes.
3-There are two major forms of diabetes-
There are two types of diabetes. In TYPE 1 DIABETES, the body’s immune system destroys the cells that release insulin.In TYPE 2 DIABETES, the body is not able to us insulin the right way.
4-Type 2 diabetes is much more common than type 1 diabetes-
According to International Diabetes federation,more then 371 million people across the globe have diabetes,90%are living with type 2 diabetes.
5-80% of diabetes deaths occur in low and middle income countries- As per the data collected by WHO In developed countries most people with diabetes are above the age of retirement, whereas in developing countries those most frequently affected are aged between 35 and 64.
6-Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation and kidney failure-
Reason behind these catastropic health issues is the lack of awareness about the disease , health services required and correct medication.
7-Type 2 diabetes can be prevented-
Type 2 diabetes can occur because of heavy weight, lack of physical activity, family history,etc. It can be prevented with a healthy diet,regular physical activity, oral medication under the supervision of Diabetologist, home based glucose monitoring etc.
HOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF DIABETES?
It is difficult to not notice signs of diabetes if you know what they are. There are ways to identify which diabetes may be affecting you but you will have to go through lab tests to find out exactly which one.
If it’s Diabetes Type 1 (Insulin dependent): The onset is sudden, from a few hours to just a few days. As the pancreatic cells fail to produce enough Insulin, glucose levels will suddenly rise in blood and kidneys would begin throwing it out. Presence of too much glucose in urine affect the way kidneys’ filter blood, making them release too much water, this will make you visit the loo far too often. Due to the loss of water, excessive thirst, dehydration and fatigue can also be noticed. Fatigue also creeps in because your cells do not have enough glucose cause most of it is in the blood, unable to enter the cells cause of lack of Insulin. This exact is the reason why most people would feel sugar craving and unusual hunger pangs.
I case of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (Non-Insulin Dependent): Symptoms will take many months to show up and in many cases may never do. A lot of people learn that they are diabetic only after regular tests or tests done for other reasons. Symptoms remain the same although they may not vary as much in intensity as they do in case of Type 1. People often attribute fatigue to work load, age etc. and take it normal to have a slightly raised appetite, it is when frequent urination begins to bother is when most people go over to get checked. In principle if you are obese/have a sedentary work life and or a genetic history, you must get yourself checked regularly
Gestational Diabetes: In case you have been diagnosed of DM1/2 earlier and are now pregnant there is a strong chance that your levels will play up more than they usually do. Even if you have been able to manage your Type 2 diabetes without medication, pregnancy may warrant you to take some. In most case this will end with child birth when treated well. You must not attribute increase in appetite, visits to loo and fatigue to pregnancy alone if you have a history of DM, a quick check with your physician is a must.
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