Inadequate release of insulin whether according to or not to the
body’s needs. Defective insulin that is unusual or the incapability of
cells to utilize insulin adequately and resourcefully causes
hyperglycemia and diabetes. This last state impacts mostly the cells of
fat tissues and muscle bringing body’s system to a state of “insulin
resistance.” This is the major trouble that triggers type 2 diabetes. On
the other hand the total shortage of insulin, commonly next to a
destructive course impacting the insulin manufacturing beta cells in our
pancreas, is the major abnormality that triggers type 1 diabetes. In
type 2 diabetes, there also is a constant drop in beta cells that
worsens the whole situation by elevating blood sugars. Usually, if an
individual is resistant to insulin, the body can, to certain level,
boost production of insulin and beat the level of resistance. However,
if production drops and insulin can’t be produced as before, the
individual will develop hyperglycemia.
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless.
Type 1 Diabetes
- Frequent urination
- Unusual thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual weight loss
- Extreme fatigue and Irritability
Type 2 Diabetes
- Any of the type 1 symptoms
- Frequent infections
- Blurred vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
- Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Daily Express News, 12pc M'sians to have diabetes if no control measures:
The number of diabetics in the country is expected to rise to 12 per
cent of the population in six years' time if no preventive and control
measures are taken, said State Health Director, Dr Marzukhi Md Isa.
An
estimated six million new diabetics are being detected each year and by
2025 the worldwide figure could reach 350 million, he said at the Sabah
World Diabetes Day at Wisma SESB, here, Saturday.
Based on the
National Morbidity and Health study, he said incidence of diabetes among
the population in the country showed a glaring increase.
He said
that among those aged 30 and above, the rate of diabetics had increased
from 8.3 per cent in 1996 to 14.9 per cent in 2006.
"This means
for every 100 people aged 30 and above, at least 15 are diabetics," he
said, adding that the disease is also related to high blood pressure and
obesity.
Similar studies showed that the rate of Malaysians aged
30 and above who have with high blood pressure had increased to 42.6 per
cent in 2006, he said, adding that for obesity, the problem had
increased from 4.4 per cent to 14 per cent in the same period.
Towards
this end, Dr Marzukhi said the Government had launched a campaign
through the media focusing on healthy eating practice, which included
reducing consumption of sugar, salt, fat and increase consumption of
vegetables and fruits.
He said the Health Department would also
continue to be sensitive and do its level best to provide efficient
healthcare services to the people at its clinics and hospitals in the
State.
He said the Department would ensure that every individual in the State has equal right to medical treatment.
Also,
the people must be more conscious about their health and go for regular
medical check-up since early detection is vital in preventing diabetes.
He
also urged the public to gain better knowledge on diabetes prevention
by taking part in the forum entitled "Diabetes Education and Prevention"
as well as health check-ups, organised by the Malaysia Diabetes
Association Sabah branch.
Diabetes Prevention: 5 tips for taking control:
- Get more physical activity
- Get plenty of fiber
- Go for whole grains
- Lose extra weight
- Skip fad diets and make healthier choices
Based on the evidence that the incidence of diabetes is lower in vegetarians, some studies have investigated vegan interventions
Written by Smookiekins
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