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PREVENTING DIABETES : CUT SUGAR

Eating sugary foods and refined carbs can put at-risk individuals on the fast track to developing diabetes.

Your body rapidly breaks these foods down into small sugar molecules, which are absorbed into your bloodstream.

The resulting rise in blood sugar stimulates your pancreas to produce insulin, a hormone that helps sugar get out of the bloodstream and into your body’s cells.

In people with prediabetes, the body’s cells are resistant to insulin’s action, so sugar remains high in the blood. To compensate, the pancreas produces more insulin, attempting to bring blood sugar down to a healthy level.

Over time, this can lead to progressively higher blood sugar and insulin levels, until the condition eventually turns into type 2 diabetes.

Many studies have shown a link between the frequent consumption of sugar or refined carbs and the risk of diabetes. What’s more, replacing them with foods that have less of an effect on blood sugar may help reduce your risk.

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PREVENTING DIABETES :PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 

Performing physical activity on a regular basis may help prevent diabetes.

Exercise increases the insulin sensitivity of your cells. So when you exercise, less insulin is required to keep your blood sugar levels under control.

Many types of physical activity have been shown to reduce insulin resistance and blood sugar in overweight, obese and prediabetic adults. These include aerobic exercise, high-intensity interval training and strength training

Therefore, it’s best to choose physical activity that you enjoy, can engage in regularly and feel you can stick with long-term.

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WHAT CAUSES GESTATIONAL DIABETES

During pregnancy, your body makes more hormones and goes through other changes such as weight gain. These changes cause the body’s cells to use insulin less effectively, a condition called insulin resistance. 

All pregnant women have insulin resistance during pregnancy and some women have insulin resistance before they get pregnant. They start pregnancy with an increased need for insulin and are more likely to have gestational diabetes.

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 RISK FACTORS OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES

Some women have a greater risk of gestational diabetes. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include the following:

Overweight and obesity.

A lack of physical activity.

Previous gestational diabetes or prediabetes.

Polycystic ovary syndrome.

Diabetes in an immediate family member.

Previously delivering a baby weighing more than 9 pounds (4.1 kilograms).

Nonwhite race — Women who are black, American Indian, Asian American and Pacific Islander and those of Hispanic descent have a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes..

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UNDERSTANDING TYPE 2 DIABETES

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose) — an important source of fuel for your body.

With type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells — or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels.

Type 2 diabetes used to be known as adult-onset diabetes, but today more children are being diagnosed with the disorder, probably due to the rise in childhood obesity. There's no cure for type 2 diabetes, but losing weight, eating well and exercising can help manage the disease. If diet and exercise aren't enough to manage your blood sugar well, you may also need diabetes medications or insulin therapy.

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RISK FACTORS ATTRIBUTED WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES

You are more likely to get type 1 diabetes if you are child or teenager

If your parent or sibling has the condition or you carry certain genes that are linked to the disease.

Some Environments increase your risk. Healthy environments can be handled through local and national advocacy. For example, to cut availability of processed foods and soft drinks.

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UNDERSTANDING TYPE 1 DIABETES

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease associated with high blood glucose levels. It occurs if the body cannot produce any or enough insulin, in the hormone that controls the amount of glucose in your blood.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas can’t produce insulin. This happens usually because the body’s system destroys the cells that make the insulin.

Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.

Different factors, including genetics and some viruses, may contribute to type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults.

Despite active research, type 1 diabetes has no cure. Treatment focuses on managing blood sugar levels with insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications.

 

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LIVING WITH DIABETIC PERSONS

It’s frustrating when a person with diabetes makes unhealthy choices.  In such a case, the care provider should be supportive and not nagging. 

If you start lecturing or acting, your loved one may shut down and refuse your help.

Always encourage healthy eating habits for someone who is newly diagnosed. A change in eating habits can be a challenge.

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FOUR STEPS TO MANAGE DIABETES

1. If you have diabetes, you need to need to choose healthier food options. Move more every day, stay at a healthy weight and take recommended medicines even when you feel good.

2. Ensure to talk to your doctor for regular advice and how to go about your diabetes.

3. Learn how to live with diabetes even if you know the steps you should take to stay healthy, you may have problems sticking with these steps over time.

4. Get a routine care to stay healthy. See your health care tem at least twice a year to find and treat any problems early. Once each year be sure to get a dilated eye exam and a complete foot exam.

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 YOUTHS AND DIABETES

 The search for diabetes in youth study examined new cases of diabetes diagnosed in youths under 20 years of age. The researchers analyzed cases occurring from 2002-2012 among about 4.9million youths at five clinical centers. Investigators identified more than 11,000 youths who were diagnosed with type1 diabetes and 2,800 youths aged 10 to 19 with type 2 diabetes. No such study currently exists in Africa and other low income countries. Youths health on chronic conditions need to give special attention.

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HOW DIABETES AFFECTS THE BODY

The cardiovascular system includes the heart and blood vessels

The nervous system (nerve damage) called diabetic neuropathy is common in people with diabetes. It is most common in the legs and feet. According to a 2005 statement by the American Diabetes Association, up to 50% of people with diabetes have peripheral neuropathy. This typically starts as numbness that progresses to loss of pain and heat and cold in the feet or hands, making it difficult to sense injury.

The Visual system: which is made up of the eyes is caused by high blood sugar levels leading to blood vessel damage and fluid leakage in the vision-sensing part of the eye called the retina.

In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control reported that diabetes was the primary cause of kidney failure in 44% of people newly diagnosed with the condition. High levels of blood sugar can damage the kidneys.

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THE COST OF DIABETES 

The increased prevalence among younger individuals suggest that diabetes will become more common in the working-age group. Consequently, employment and work productivity of individuals with diabetes are important issues for patients, family, employers and policy makers. Diabetes can affect employment in a number of ways, 

It is said that diabetes has a profound negative effect on economic productivity due to early retirement, increase sick days, disability and mortality. 

Individuals who are diabetic sometimes face employment discrimination due to their condition.

This is aside the re-allocation of often meager family resources for care and treatment/management costs. 

Ref. American diabetes Association:

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COUNTRIES SUFFERING MORE WITH DIABETES IN THE WORLD

China is the country with the highest number of diabetics worldwide, with around 116 million people suffering from the disease. By the year 2045, it is predicted that India will have around 134 million people with diabetes.

Death from diabetes

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for 1.6 million deaths in 2016. Diabetes at least doubles one’s chance of dying prematurely and many places in the world lack appropriate treatment options. The highest number of deaths from diabetes comes from South East Asia, where almost 592,000 people died from the disease in 2019.

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DIABETES IN LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES

Non communicable diseases such as diabetes are often associated with industrialized countries, and communicable diseases with developing countries. In the past this division was partly justified, but as a result of globalization and urbanization the prevalence of this disease is rising rapidly also in low and middle income countries.

Today it is known that out of 400 million people with diabetes worldwide, over 300 million live in developing countries (international federation of diabetes)

People started eating more of imported foods and moving less due to globalization and industrialization.

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STATISTIC ON DIABETES

An estimated 5.1million people died of diabetes related complications in 2013.

17% of babies in 2013 were born to women with high blood sugar levels, which is a sign of gestational diabetes.

The equivalent of 548$ billion was spent on health care for diabetes patients around 2013.

In 2019, more than 1.1 million children and adolescent are living with type 1 diabetes.

Diabetes caused at least USD 760 billion dollars in health expenditure in 2019- 10% spending on adults.

Type 1 diabetes affects about 10%-15% of all people living with diabetes.

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DAY 154 of 365

DIABETES AND OTHER NCDs

Diabetes is one of the most common NCDs globally. It is the fourth or fifth leading cause of death in most high income countries and there is a substantial evidence that it is epidemic in many economically developing and newly industrialized countries. (Ncds alliance)

Many people suffering with diabetes are vulnerable to other NCDs related disease such as blindness, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation, gum diseases, vision problems. Early diagnose of diabetes will go a long way to prevent other NCDs related diseases.

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DIABETES (snippet) 

Many people do suffer from diabetes which is a condition that affects the body’s ability to use blood sugar for energy. When the pancreas is not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body is not responding properly to insulin, such an individual is suffering from diabetes.

Insulin is a hormone that comes from a gland situated behind and below the stomach (pancreas). 

It should be noted that ‘Diabetes is like termites, in that it is slow, hidden, but does significant damage in the body’. It is very important to educate the population about this silent killer called diabetes which is one of the non- communicable diseases.

Glucose is an important source of energy for your body and it comes from carbohydrate foods that you eat such as rice, bread, pasta, cereals, fruits, vegetables, milk and yoghurt. 

(GLOBAL REPORT ON DIABETES –WHO, National Diabetes Services Scheme)

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SUMMARY OF MAY. 

Heart disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you're born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

Symptoms can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina)

Shortness of breath

Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms if the blood vessels in those parts of your body are narrowed

Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back

Risk factors include smoking tobbaco, using alcohol, poor diets, age ,physical inactivity and high blood pressure. 

Prevention of these diseases include Quit smoking

Control other health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes

Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week

Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat

Maintain a healthy weight

Reduce and manage stress

Practice good hygiene

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