World Diabetes Day is on November 14. The World Health Organization emphasises that every state should prepare programs by better understanding the situation that has created a global trend in which diabetes is spreading more rapidly. It is the recommendation of the World Health Organization that special attention should be paid to introducing methods to prevent and control diabetes. World Diabetes Day is a vast campaign organised every year.
Countries around the world spend considerable time and money on managing diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and 1.6 million people die from diabetes every year, including the majority living in low- and middle-income countries.
Diabetes is a ‘silent killer’
Before accessing diabetes treatment, it is necessary to confirm whether diabetes exists. If you have problems such as excessive urination, constant thirst, frequent hunger, unexpected weight loss or fatigue, it is essential to get checked for diabetes immediately. Diabetes is a disease caused by the inability to properly process and utilise the ‘glucose’ produced by our food. It can be a condition caused by external factors and weaknesses in body functions.
Diabetes can be identified into three main components. Those are Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. These natures are classified as Glucose, the body’s primary energy source, and inefficient Glucose functioning impairs human performance. Accordingly, diabetes is also a disease condition that interferes with daily activities. Cardiovascular problems, neurological problems, kidney damage, leg damage, skin infections, sexual dysfunction, depression, dental problems and many other complications are caused by this, and some of the conditions can be fatal
A risk that is difficult to control.
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, 6.7 million people have died from diabetes in 2021. In 2021, about 53.7 million people were affected by diabetes; by 2030, the number is estimated to grow to 64.3 million. The International Diabetes Foundation points out that by 2045, there could be a situation where up to 78.3 million patients are reported.
Meanwhile, the foundation points out that due to a lack of proper guidelines, nearly 54.1 million adults are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In today’s world activity, a passive lifestyle has to be enjoyed. As a result, about 1.2 million people under the age of 19 have type 2 diabetes.
In 2021, 9% of global total health expenditure will be spent on diabetes, and the World Health Organization indicates that urgent action is needed to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes is also known as the “silent killer”, and the dangerous nature of this disease is depicted in the same description. Accordingly, the theme of World Diabetes Day 2023 is “Access to Diabetes Care”. This theme emphasises the need for accurate information and essential care to ensure timely treatment and management. The World Health Organization has indicated that the risk should be controlled through a quality education approach, disease tests and an efficient program for identifying patients.
Paying the day according to a plan is the only way to survive.
It also seems that special attention has been paid to the dietary habits that a diabetic patient should not follow. Accordingly, the World Health Organization points out that skipping meals, eating food late at the appointed time, constantly eating certain things throughout the day without control, eating only when feeling hungry, eating a large amount of food at once without control, for main meals Substituting snacks, choosing different sweetened beverages and calorie-incompatible substitutes for sugar, choosing incompatible foods without adequate knowledge or guidance about the composition of the food, drinking alcohol and overeating various foods, as well as certain foods are undesirable. The World Health Organization has pointed out that diabetes patients and vulnerable people should pay special attention to rejection issues.
Although factors such as genetic influences, family history, age or ethnicity cannot be changed, several measures can be taken to control or prevent diabetes. Diet has a special place amongst them. Furthermore, most people can change the risk factors that lead to physical activity and obesity. The World Health Organization points out that the risk of type 2 diabetes can be avoided in such an activity. Eating a healthy diet regularly, such as exercising, maintaining a healthy weight for height, avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, and reducing stress can also help reduce the risk.
Therefore, taking care not to become a victim of this unfortunate situation is a matter of personal prosperity. On the other hand, it can also be called a meaningful contribution to a healthy global society.
