It is considered November 14 of each yearworld diabetes day 2022 International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has set as the theme of World Diabetes Day Education to protect tomorrow, focusing on the knowledge of diabetes. Not only for doctors and healthcare professionals but also for people with diabetes and their caregivers. for the most effective treatment of diabetes
diabetes situation
Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General of the Department of Disease Control said the diabetes situation around the world.
diabetes in Thailand
from the public health statistics report Ministry of Public Health Thailand found that the incidence of diabetes tends to increase steadily.
- There are 300,000 new patients a year.
- There are 3.3 million people with diabetes on the registry.
- In 2020, there were 16,388 deaths from diabetes (fatality rate 25.1 per 100,000 population).
- The average public health expenditure on diabetes treatment is 47,596 million baht annually.
In addition, diabetes is still the leading cause of other noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. hypertension and chronic renal failure, etc.
“Department of Disease Control Push and support the establishment of a diabetes school to educate diabetics in self-management to prevent complications. and focus on giving people access to knowledge and counseling for patients to access to knowledge and behavior modification programs to control diabetes in individuals, families and communities; Through the Public Health Book (H4U of MOPH) application to care and manage to be able to control blood sugar levels well and conduct a happy life,” said Dr. Tares.
complications of diabetes
Dr. Preecha Prempree, deputy director general of the Department of Disease Control added that Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by abnormalities in the body’s production or response to the hormone insulin. Cause sugar to not be able to use it efficiently and have high blood sugar levels
Prolonged episodes of hyperglycemia resulting in organ dysfunction and failed causing complications
- loss of eye vision
- chronic renal failure
- ischemic heart
- paralysis paralysis
- numbness from hands to feet
- a wound that is difficult to heal Some people may need amputation.
Prevention of complications for diabetic patients Control blood sugar levels well. see a doctor regularly. Take medications as prescribed by the doctor. If there are any abnormal symptoms, inform the treating doctor. Do not adjust the drug yourself. exercise regularly. Make sure you check your feet yourself. If you have a wound, you should immediately consult a doctor, do not drink alcohol, do not smoke.
prevent diabetes
for protectiondiabetesIt should do as follows
1. Choose a variety of foods, focusing on various vegetables, fruits and grains.
2. Cut down on sweet, fatty and salty foods.
Exercise regularly, at least 30 minutes, 3-5 times a week.
4. Get enough sleep 7-8 hours a day.
5. Don’t smoke
6. Do not drink alcoholic beverages.
7. People over the age of 35 should have a health check every year. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
8. Don’t stress, clear your mind.
