Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus -DM), is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers and damage to eyes.
According to the latest IDF figures, there are currently 415 million people living with diabetes and the total is expected to rise to 640 million by 2040. Almost half of people living with diabetes is still undiagnosed.
Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco. Type 1 DM must be managed with glucose monitoring multiple times a day with the use of glucose meters and lancing systems, as well as insulin injections with the use of syringes or pen injectors. Type 2 DM may be treated with medications with or without insulin, but requires regular glucose monitoring.
Most common causes of Diabetes and growth factors include:
· Overweight and Obesity
· Living a sedentary lifestyle
· Increasing age
· Bad diet
· Viral or bacterial infections
· Chemical toxins within food
· Unidentified components causing autoimmune reaction
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is a worldwide alliance of over 230 national diabetes associations in more than 160 countries, who have come together to enhance the lives of people with diabetes everywhere. The Federation is committed to raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting appropriate diabetes care and prevention, and encouraging activities towards finding a cure for the different types of diabetes. The Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950. It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.