World diabetes day 2022

World Diabetes Day 2022: Every year, 14 November is observed as World Diabetes Day. An estimated 1.5 million people die every year because of diabetes. It has been a major cause of kidney failure, blindness, heart attack, stroke, depression and Alzheimer's. India is already called the Diabetes capital of the world. Here's everything you need to know about Diabetes. Why 14 November as World Diabetes Day? 14 November was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as World Diabetes Day in 2007, a day that started a global awareness campaign focusing on the disease. It was led by World Health Organization (WHO) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with a focused theme on type-2 diabetes, which is rapidly increasing in adults worldwide. The day of 14 November was chosen as World Diabetes Day to commemorate the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of Insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. This year's theme, ‘Access to Diabetes Education’, strengthens the larger multi-year theme of 'access to care'. What is Diabetes and its types? Diabetes is a non-communicable chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. It is also known as diabetes mellitus, and, if left untreated can cause many health complications. It can cause serious long-term complications like cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic k...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing among people of all ages in the WHO European Region and is already affecting 10–12% of the population in certain Member States. In a typical year, a person with diabetes may see a health care professional for just a few hours in total. For the thousands of remaining hours, they have to look after themselves. Increasingly, countries are using therapeutic patient education (TPE) to equip diabetes patients with the skills and knowledge they need to do this. On average, a person with diabetes thinks about their disease every 20 minutes, every day of their life. It is not surprising therefore that there is an increasing appetite for people with diabetes to learn more about their condition, how to manage it, how to cope with the technology on which they rely, and how to make the best use of health care services. There are many treatments and interventions to manage diabetes, but they only work if the person with diabetes can manage their condition day to day with the support of carers and/or family members. TPE can not only empower patients but can save health care providers time and money. “Time is always tight for clinicians and nurses,” says Professor Dr Karin Lange, Head of the Medical Psychology Unit at Hanover Medical School, where therapeutic education has been embedded into the medical curriculum for the last 15 years. “But when you educate patients well, you don't need much time because they have fewer complications, less morbidi...

Participate in the webinar to launch the “Panorama of Diabetes in the Americas” Friday, November 11, 2022, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (EST), held by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to mark World Diabetes Day 2022 The purpose of this event is to highlight the importance of diabetes as a public health problem and the challenges and opportunities existing in the region to improve its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This virtual meeting will introduce the Panorama of Diabetes in the Americas, a technical report developed by PAHO's Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health (NMH), which integrates data and updated information on the status of diabetes in the region. Objectives • Highlight the importance of diabetes as a public health challenge. • Present the technical report Panorama of diabetes in the Region of the Americas as a resource that integrates updated information and data on diabetes, its main risk factors, and related complications. • Highlight the resources available from PAHO/WHO to strengthen health education related to diabetes. • Highlight the relevance of health education for adequate control of diabetes. • Share country experiences that are relevant to the region How to participate • DATE: Friday, 11 November 2022 • TIMER: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. [EST] [see time correspondence below] • REGISTRATION: • In case the Zoom room reaches capacity, you can follow the webinar at the PAHO´s YouTube channel at: • LANGUAGE: English and Span...

According to the World Health Organisation, diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Over the years, a rapidincrease in diabetes cases has been observed in India and worldwide. This increasing number is a cause for concern and requires urgent measures to control its impact. If left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to some severe complications like cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney damage, Alzheimer's disease and depression. Obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, genetics, family history of the disease and age are some common risk factors for this condition. The intensive nature of the disease calls for preventive measures, effective treatment and active management to minimize its impact on the human body. Managing diabetes can become a little difficult during winters. When the weather is cold, sticking to a diet and exercise plan is quitechallenging. Winter-related ailments like common cold, cough and others can also cause difficulties for those with diabetes. On World Diabetes Day 2022, here's a list of a few things people with diabetes can do to effectively manage blood sugar levels during the winter season. World Diabetes Day 2022: Healthy tips for diabetics to manage blood sugar levels effectively 1. Check blood sugar levels regularly The best way to understand and manage diabetes is to track it and know which foods and activities ...

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Key facts • The number of people with diabetes rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Prevalence has been rising more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. • Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. • Between 2000 and 2019, there was a 3% increase in diabetes mortality rates by age. • In 2019, diabetes and kidney disease due to diabetes caused an estimated 2 million deaths. • A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. • Diabetes can be treated and its consequences avoided or delayed with diet, physical activity, medication and regular screening and treatment for complications. Overview Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. Hyperglycaemia, also called raised blood glucose or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. In 2014, 8.5% of adults aged 18 years and older had diabetes. In 2019, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths and 48% of all deaths due to diabetes occurred before the age of 70 years. Another 460 000 kidney disease d...