Diabetes is Rising at an
ALARMING RATE!!
1 in 10 or 537 million adults worldwide suffer from Diabetes
783 million adults are projected to have Diabetes by 2045
What is Diabetes???
- Diabetes occurs when the body cannot control blood sugar or glucose levels.
- A person can develop diabetes when their pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or their body doesn’t utilize insulin properly.
What is Insulin?
- Blood sugar levels are regulated by the hormone insulin produced by the pancreas
- Insulin transports glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for use as energy
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
- Earlier known as insulin-dependent, juvenile or childhood-onset diabetes
- In this body doesn’t make enough insulin leading to high sugar levels
- It is commonly seen in children or adolescents
- These patients require daily administration of Insulin
Type 2 Diabetes
- Previously known as non-insulin dependent, or adult onset diabetes
- It is the most common type of diabetes
- In this body does not respond to insulin leading to high levels of blood sugar if not treated
- Commonly seen in middle-aged people and older adults
- Treatment includes – Lifestyle changes, Medicines , Insulin injections
” The DIABETES Capital of the World”
- 77 million adults in India are living with Diabetes
- Number is projected to rise to 134.2 million by 2045
- 44 million people with Diabetes in India remain undetected
- >1 million deaths in India related to Diabetes and its associated complications
Do You Know ???
Diabetes develops at a younger age in India, at least a decade or two earlier than Europeans!!
Why Indians are More Prone to Diabetes????
- Insulin resistance- Indians have higher levels of Insulin Resistance i.e. the body doesn’t respond as it should to insulin
- Genetics- Indians are genetically predisposed to diabetes
- Central obesity – Indians have a higher prevalence of central obesity i.e. excessive accumulation of fat in the abdominal area increasing risk of diabetes & other health conditions
- Lifestyle factors- Physical inactivity and consumption of high-calorie/high-fat and high-sugar diets. These are also the major contributing factors to central obesity
Symptoms of Diabetes
Complications of Diabetes
Testing for Diabetes
- Fasting blood sugar test – Measures blood sugar after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level of ≥126 mg/dL on two separate tests indicates diabetes
- 2 hours – Postprandial blood sugar test – Measures blood sugar levels 2 hours after eating food. A blood sugar level of ≥200 mg/dL after two hours suggests diabetes.
- Random blood sugar test- A blood sample is taken at a random time. A blood sugar level of 200 mg/dL suggests diabetes.
- Glucose tolerance test- Measures blood sugar before and after drinking a liquid that contains glucose. A blood sugar level of ≥200 mg/dL after two hours suggests diabetes.
Simple Tips for Diabetes Prevention!!
Loose extra weight
Be more physically active
Eat a healthy diet
Limit alcohol intake
Avoid Smoking
Manage stress
Get proper sleep
Go for regular checkups
Further Reading
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/about-type-2-diabetes.html
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/diabetes-testing/index.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20371444
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