P&G Health reveals 46% of Thai people are at risk of peripheral neuropathy.

For World Diabetes Day 2023, P&G Health continues its awareness efforts with a new campaign. #KnowtheSigns To help consumers and health professionals Understand the relationship between diabetes and pre-diabetes. with peripheral neuropathy and vitamin B deficiency in order to be detected and treated in a timely manner Make the quality of life better

In addition, the company has presented new data showing that up to 46% of the Thai population is at risk of developing peripheral neuropathy.
Did you know?

– Diabetes is the main cause of diabetic neuropathy8.

– In 2021, the prevalence of diabetes in Thailand is 9.7% or approximately 6.1 million people (International Diabetes Federation, IDF)9.

– Other causes of peripheral neuropathy include the use of diabetes medications. medicine for gastritis eating vegetarian food and drinking alcohol regularly 10-12

– Check your symptoms easily with a self-evaluation form. https://bit.ly/3SwNXvV

Diabetic neuropathy It is caused by nerve damage that affects quality of life. This is due to the inability to carry out daily life comfortably. 1 Symptoms of the disease include numbness and tingling. Flare up like a needle, etc. Vitamin B deficiency and increasing age It is a common risk factor with diabetes that leads to peripheral nerve damage. The key to better disease care is increasing awareness of both patients and medical personnel.2

Aalok Agrawal, senior vice president of P&G Health, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMA), said that as a partner of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), P&G Health is committed to raising awareness about with diabetes and related complications Including peripheral neuropathy and vitamin B deficiency, approximately 1 in 2 people with diabetes3 and 1 in 10 people with pre-diabetes4 It is thought to be peripheral neuropathy. While vitamin B deficiency affects quality of life in approximately 19% of all diabetic patients 5,6 The main problem arises from the fact that patients are often not aware of their symptoms. Resulting in worse symptoms received delayed treatment and continue to affect the quality of life

Kaori Matsuura, General Manager of P&G Thailand, said: We are committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle for Thai people. We understand that lifestyle habits can sometimes lead to an increased risk of nerve damage and neuropathy. Our mission is to help Thai people take care of themselves and reduce their risk of disease. We believe that by creating awareness and providing the necessary knowledge It can make a positive impact on the lives of countless people.

Harish Gopal, general manager of P&G Health Thailand, said: “Not many people know that early diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy can help improve outcomes and quality of life from nerve damage. Can come back for repairs. Part of the campaign activities #KnowtheSigns in Thailand is a series of educational programs and awareness campaigns aimed at healthcare workers and the general public. To increase awareness of timely diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy. This results in good treatment results and increases the quality of life of patients.

Dr. Atthaphon Sailawarakul, Senior Medical Manager of P&G Health Thailand, said that as a leader in neurological disease care The company’s goal has been to develop ways to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life. Since 1962, P&G Health has supported research from Thailand that was presented and published at the EASD conference in Hamburg. g Germany Results from this study show that up to 46% of the Thai population is at risk of developing peripheral neuropathy7. What’s even more worrying is that nearly 45% of those at risk are between the ages of 35 and 44, with the most common symptoms being: Sizzling like a taunt The tip looks like a needle and numbness. The prevalence of such peripheral neuropathy It inspires us to take action and strive to offer cutting-edge technology for effective initial screening and treatment of this condition. With the ultimate goal of increasing the good health of Thai people.

Activities from P&G Health continue with medical personnel. medical organization General public and patients to raise awareness through various activities in the initial assessment in order to receive timely diagnosis and treatment.