Worldwide “diabetes” is on the rise, it is expected that in 2010 it will exceed 643 cases, 6.7 million deaths, an average of 1 case every 5 seconds. 5 measures open to prevent diabetes.
On November 13, Dr. Thares Krassanaiwiwong Director General of the Department of Disease Control said November 14 every year is World Diabetes Day. The diabetes situation in the world in 2021 has 537 million patients, it is expected that in 2030 there will be 643 million patients and cause deaths up to 6.7 million people or 1 death every 5 seconds. The situation in Thailand tends to continue to increase. There are 300,000 new patients a year and 3.3 million people with diabetes in the registration system. In 2020, there were 16,388 deaths from diabetes, the death rate was 25.1 per 100,000 population. The average public health expenditure on diabetes treatment reaches 47,596 million baht annually. In addition, diabetes is also the leading cause of other diseases among non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. hypertension and chronic renal failure, etc.
Dr Preecha Prempree, deputy director general of the Department of Disease Control, said diabetes is a chronic disease caused by an abnormality in the body’s production or response to the hormone insulin. making sugar unable to be used effectively having high blood sugar Occurring high blood sugar for a long time. It causes organs to deteriorate and fail to function, resulting in complications resulting in loss of vision. chronic kidney failure Ischemic heart disease, paresis, paralysis, numbness of the hands and feet a wound that is difficult to heal Some people may need to have an amputation. Prevention of complications in patients with diabetes 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 Always check your feet. If you have an injury, you should see a doctor. Do not drink alcohol, do not smoke.
For the prevention of diabetes is 1. Choose to eat a variety of foods, focusing on vegetables, fruits and various grains. Cut down on sweet, fatty and salty foods 2. Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes, 3-5 times a week 3. Clear your mind. Get enough sleep, 7-8 hours a day. 4. Don’t smoke. Don’t drink alcohol and 5. People over 35 should check their health every year.
