Diabetes Facts
By: Tania IvanovichTotal Views: 356, Word Count: 547,
Diabetes facts presented here provide a birds eye view of the implications and statistical data available on diabetes. Diabetes is a disease of increase in the level of glucose in the bloodstream due to the distortion in the normal production of insulin hormone which is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic gland. Depending on the quantity of insulin produced in the body, the disease is found in two different forms:
Type-1 diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes: This type of disorder is caused due to the decrease in the quantity of insulin by the pancreas. Insulin functions in transporting and converting glucose into energy which is required by the body in performing daily physical activities. The production of insulin is hampered due to either of the two factors: attack by autoimmune system or virus infection.
Type-2 diabetes or non-insulin dependent diabetes: This type of disease is developed in the body when the cells of body start resisting glucose and start using proteins and carbohydrates stored in liver for the breakdown of food into energy. This situation is very common among obese people because the layer of fats formed around their cells obstruct the attachment with glucose molecules.
Statistical facts of diabetes:
- According to the estimate of World Health Organization more then 180 million people suffer from diabetes. The number may double by the year 2030.
- The percentage of increasing mortality rate is high in middle or low income countries.
- 9.1 million or 8.9% of women suffer from diabetes in America out of which one third are ignorant about their disease.
- The Canadian health association reported that women are 50% more prone to the attack of diabetic ketoacidosis, which is caused due to extreme rise in the level of sugar and toxins in blood.
- The American diabetes association stated that 14.9 million or 9.8% non-Hispanic whites suffer from the hazards of diabetes, whereas 3.7 million or 14.7% non-Hispanic blacks are prone to diabetes above the age of twenty.
Secondary diseases caused due to the attack of diabetes:
Heart diseases:
- The National Health Institute has reported in the year 2004, 68% of death rate was caused due to diabetes.
- Above the age of 65 years 16% of diabetes related deaths occurred due to strokes.
High blood pressure:
- In the year 2003-2004, 75% of diabetes adults were reported to possess blood pressure more than 130/80 millimeters of mercury.
The diseases of kidney:
- 44% of new cases were reported in 2005 of kidney failures due to the high amount of glucose in bloodstream.
- 178,689 people in America in the year 2005 were dependent on chronic dialysis or kidney transplant due to the severe damage by diabetes caused to their kidneys.
The treatment of diabetes: An incurable disease which can only be prevented with a systematic balance in diet and physical activity. Simultaneously effective medication with insulin syringes and oral intake should be under a prescribed doctor. For the information on exercise and diet chart, a self help guide can be consulted.
About the Author
Tania Ivanovich is a consultant and physician in preventing and curing the evil hazards of diabetes. Her recent study suggests the intense impact of diabetes in deteriorating mortality rate worldwide. She is inclined in promoting a mild and effective method for the treatment of diabetes along with advising her patients to follow a planned diet and exercise program available in any health book. One of the easy to comprehend book available in the market is: How To Play The Diabetes Game To Win!
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