World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2010
World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2010
World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2010
World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2010
While the world is celebrating theWorld Diabetes Day(WDD) on Sunday (Nov.14,2010), the health experts of India will be concentrating on spreading awareness and education for prevention of diabetes. The disease has already become a global epidemic and has brought the country to the threshold of becoming the diabetic capital of the world.
While the theme of WDD for five years (2009-2013) has focused on diabetes prevention and education with the slogan for the year calling for immediate control on diabetes, the health experts are also showing urgency to counter the menace that threatens to become one of the biggest silent killers in the country.
According to M Rai of department of medicine, Banaras Hindu University, India, prevention and treatment of diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, is simple and cost-effective provided it is put on the top of agenda. Even, recent scientific research and findings have shown that enjoying active life with regular exercise and bringing weight under control eliminate chances of Type 2 diabetes substantially. "For people with Type 2 diabetes, switching to active life and physical exercise could bring a lot of difference, keeping the blood glucose level under control besides enabling the patient to lead a normal and healthy life," he added.
Similarly, most of the health experts opine without diabetes education, people with diabetes are less prepared to take informed decisions, make behavioral changes, address thepsychosocial issues presented by diabetes and, ultimately, may be ill-equipped to manage their diabetes effectively. Poor management will result in reduced health outcomes and an increased likelihood of developing complications. "Education is therefore of the utmost importance in the prevention of diabetes complications," said chief medical superintendent, DDU hospital, Anil Ohari.
It may be mentioned here that as per recent WHO figures, Indiawith around 50 million diabetic patients has already emerged as the leader in global epidemic, closely followed by China (43.5 million). As per WHO estimates for 2030, the total diabetic patients in the world would rise to over 400 million, out of which every fifth diabetic patient would be an Indian, enough to indicate the gravity of situation.
For the health experts, knowing the risk factors and warning signs apart from knowing how to respond to diabetes and who to turn to play an important role in managing and taking control of diabetes. The disease imposes life-long demands on people with diabetes and their families, who have to make a multitude of decisions related to managing diabetes. People with diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose, take medication, exercise regularly and adjust their eating habits. Furthermore, they may have to face issues related to living with the complications of diabetes and may be required to make considerable psychological adjustments. "As outcomes are largely based on the decisions they take, it is of paramount importance that people with diabetes receive ongoing, high-quality diabetes education that is tailored to their needs and delivered by skilled health professionals," Rai said.
There are hopes Australia could become a world leader in diabetes treatment after the announcement last night of the establishment of a $5 million chair of diabetes research at the University of Sydney.
The Australian Diabetes Council will fund the position, which will be part of the center for Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. It is expected to open in 2013.
By 2015 it is thought there will be 4.6 million Australians diagnosed with diabetes. Research showed about 32 per cent of avoidable hospital admissions were related to diabetes.
The chair would research type one diabetes, when the body kills insulin-producing pancreas cells, and type two, when the insulin produced does not work effectively.
Diabetes researchers at the university reported success last week in an international study that found the drug Lipidil, which helps prevent heart disease, might help protect diabetics from kidney failure.
The study was partly funded by the maker of Lipidil.
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