Health12 Nov. ’23 20:122023-11-12
Diabetes Association of Thailand Together with the network of Thai people without belly. Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation), Royal College of Physicians of Thailand, Bangkok Health Department, Department of Disease Control, Thai Noncommunicable Disease Network Association Thai Diabetes Club Network Club for children and teenagers with diabetes Diabetic friend group and private sector partners By observing World Diabetes Day, November 14 every year, as a time to organize activities to join forces to campaign to create awareness (diabetes awareness). This year there was an event. “Health Fair on World Diabetes Day 2023” on November 12, 2023 at the Siam Association under Royal Patronage.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phet Rodaree, chairman of the World Diabetes Day event and the Secretary-General of the Diabetes Association said that the incidence of the disease continues to increase. and threatens the world. Data from the IDF Atlas 2021 found that there are more than 530 million people worldwide with diabetes, especially among children, teenagers and young adults. Including young adults under 30 years of age, it continues to increase. Groups of countries where the rate is increasing rapidly. Located in Africa western pacific and Southeast Asia Including Thailand
“There is clear information indicating that the progression of the disease in teenagers, young adults, and early adults is more severe than diabetes Occurring in middle-aged and elderly people Including being less responsive to treatment Leads to various complications, faster and more severe. creating huge economic losses Because they are a working age population.”
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Wanee Nithiyanan, President of the Diabetes Association of Thailand Added that in Thailand There are still at least 300,000 new cases of diabetes each year, and 5 out of 11 people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Because they are not aware of the symptoms and risks causing delays in screening If not treated properly There will be complications in various organs. The most common are both heart disease and blood vessel disease. diabetic retinopathy Kidney failure from diabetes Including stroke, paralysis, paralysis, nervous system numbness, chronic foot wounds that do not heal until the leg has to be amputated. Poorly controlled diabetes leads to many complications. Group of obese teenagers Including people of working age, they are a high-risk group with an ever-increasing incidence of disease.
“Currently, it is found more in children and young people. It is mostly caused by obesity in children that causes the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is caused by consumption behavior and lifestyle. However, parents need to Know how to care for children To live a balanced life both eating Exercise and sleep will help children grow appropriately. Not overweight To prevent and reduce the risk of diabetes in the future.”
This is from the collection of data on the registration of diabetic patients in the group less than 30 years of age in Thailand. It was found that 72% of patients under the age of 20 had type 1 diabetes, which is caused by the immune system destroying the pancreas. Makes it unable to create insulin. As for the age group of 20 years and over, they often have type 2 diabetes. Currently, 61% of them are found. The cause is due to consumption habits of eating high-energy foods, eating few vegetables, and liking to consume sweets. or drinks that contain too much sugar Including the behavior of living a sedentary life lack of exercise and insufficient sleep
“From the Thai public health survey, it is clear that Type 2 diabetes in people under 15-30 years of age increases and decreases after age 70. People who already have it often die from complications. The increasing prevalence of obesity among Thai people makes diabetes and other NCDs more difficult to control. What is worrisome is that people of working age are not aware of the symptoms of diabetes or their own risks. and received delayed screening While Thailand is entering an aging society. If people at this age do not take care of their health When entering old age, various health problems will follow. It affects the quality of life and health costs of the family and the country.”
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Wannee further discussed disease prevention guidelines. You should avoid extremely sweet, salty, and oily foods. Exercise regularly, take care of your mood, sleep, and maintain a balanced body weight. If you change your lifestyle It can be protected. or people who have had diabetes recently There is a chance of returning to normal until the use of medicine can be reduced, known as “diabetes in remission.” At the same time, screening tests It will help you know the risks quickly. and provide appropriate care in a timely manner
which corresponds to World Diabetes Day campaign in 2023 of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF: International Diabetes Federation) that focuses on the importance To know the risk of disease and complications It can be delayed or prevented by adopting and maintaining healthy habits. If detected and treated early, it reduces the chance of serious and potentially life-threatening complications.
2023-11-12 13:12:00
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