Written by: Amal Allam Tuesday, November 14, 2023 08:00 AM
The World Health Organization celebrates World Diabetes Day on November 14 of each year. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
The World Health Organization said Insulin It is the hormone that regulates blood glucose. Hyperglycemia, also called high blood glucose, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body’s systems, especially nerves and blood vessels.
World Diabetes Day 2023
Figures related to diabetes and its risk factors on World Diabetes Day.
1.There are 537 million living with diabetes
2. 1 in 2 people with diabetes go undiagnosed.
Know your risks, and know your response on World Diabetes Day
3. By 2045, 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million people, will have diabetes, an increase of 46%.
4. More than 90% of diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes
5. Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity led to an increase in injuries
6. Overweight and obesity are among the most important causes of infection
7. To prevent diabetes, you must: Reduce calories
Replace saturated fats with healthy fats, eat fiber, avoid overeating, prevent smoking, and reduce sugar.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes..
According to the World Health Organization, the symptoms of type 2 diabetes are similar to those of type 1 diabetes, and include:
Excessive thirst and dry mouth
frequent urination
Fatigue and stress
Slow wound healing
Recurrent infections of the skin
Blurred vision
Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
These symptoms can be mild or absent, so people with type 2 diabetes can live several years with the condition before they are diagnosed.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes: family history of diabetes, being overweight, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, older age, high blood pressure. For women: history of gestational diabetes, and malnutrition during pregnancy.
2023-11-14 06:00:00
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