World Diabetes Day is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness about the global diabetes epidemic and the devastating effects it can have. The day also provides an opportunity for people with diabetes to come together and show their solidarity. This is a day for them to share their stories, learn from each other, and feel supported. World Diabetes Day is an opportunity for people to learn about the impact of diabetes on health and to take steps to prevent the disease. This day is a chance for people to understand how diabetes affects their health and to make changes in their lifestyle to help reduce their risk of developing the disease. The report also seeks to highlight opportunities to strengthen the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. This includes improving access to care, developing new treatments, and improving public health measures to prevent the disease.
Here's what you need to know about diabetes:
Diabetes is a condition that causes high blood sugar levels. The hormone insulin helps to regulate blood sugar levels by moving sugar from the blood into cells, where it can be used for energy. Diabetes is a condition in which your body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use the insulin it does produce effectively. Different types of diabetes have different causes and treatments. This is information on different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This results in the pancreas not being able to produce insulin, which is necessary for the body to regulate blood sugar levels. The immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, causing diabetes. The attack's cause is unknown. Approximately 10% of people with diabetes have this type. Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body does not use insulin properly, causing high blood sugar levels. Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is when blood sugar is higher than normal during pregnancy. This can be a problem for the mother and baby. This type of diabetes is caused by hormones that block the body's ability to use insulin, which is produced by the placenta.
Why is diabetes important?
The number of people living with diabetes has more than quadrupled in the last thirty years, from 108 million to 420 million. Of these, 62 million are in the Region of the Americas. This number has increased three times over in the Region since 1980 and could be even higher since 40% of PLWD are unaware of their condition and undiagnosed. The burden of disease from diabetes is increasing rapidly, with mortality rates increasing by 70% over the last 20 years. The Region of the Americas includes North, Central, and South America. According to the World Health Organization, tuberculosis is the sixth leading cause of death and the seventh leading cause of years of life lost prematurely in this region. Diabetes causes the premature death of more than eight million people each year in the region, resulting in the loss of millions of years of life. Nearly half of all premature deaths in the Americas are caused by diabetes. The number of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) due to diabetes increased by 88% in just 20 years. This increase reaches 97% in men. Diabetes is the second leading cause of DALYs, preceded only by ischemic heart disease.
People living with diabetes are at greater risk of developing severe complications from other diseases.
Tuberculosis is a major risk for people with diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults between the ages of 40 and 74. Depression is more common among people with diabetes than those without the condition. The stress and anxiety caused by living with diabetes can make the disease worse, for example by causing insufficient self-care, lack of adherence to treatment, or episodes of hypo or hyperglycemia. People with diabetes are at a three-times greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, or cancer. People living with diabetes have double the risk of developing a severe condition and of dying from COVID-19. Despite the fact that well-controlled blood glucose levels can lower the risk of severe illness or death, 50%-70% of PLWD have uncontrolled blood glucose levels.
Symptoms of Diabetes:
Be aware of diabetes symptoms. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, and fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see your doctor as soon as possible. Be mindful of diabetes signs. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, and fatigue. See your doctor ASAP if experiencing any symptoms. However, there are also some less obvious symptoms of diabetes that you should be aware of. These can include recurrent skin infections, blurred vision, and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please see your doctor right away. Symptoms of diabetes can vary from person to person. However, there are a few symptoms that are common in most cases. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight loss, and fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see your doctor as soon as possible. However, there are also some less obvious symptoms of diabetes that you should be aware of. These can include recurrent skin infections, blurred vision, and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet. See a doctor immediately if you have any symptoms.