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Diabetes is a very common global metabolic disorder of increased blood glucose level, either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. On World diabetes day, International Diabetes Federation is making occasion with the theme-‘Women and Diabetes’. This day can be the right juncture to bring into awareness about the impact of diabetes on women population worldwide. More than 199 million women are living with diabetes and this total is expected to exponent year by year.
DIABETES
TYPE 1 DIABETES:
It is believed to be an autoimmune condition. It happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the beta cells in your pancreas that produce insulin. The damage is permanent.
TYPE 2 DIABETES:
Starts as an insulin resistance. This means your body can’t use insulin efficiently. It stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin until it can no longer keep up with demand production of insulin decreases, which leads to high blood sugar.
GESTATIONAL DIABETES:
It is due to insulin blocking hormones produced during pregnancy. This type of diabetes only occurs during pregnancy.
FACTS ABOUT DIABETES
- Diabetes is a chronic condition that leads to increased blood sugar level
- At present more than 199 million women are living with diabetes, which is projected to grim year by year.
- It is one of the leading cause of death in women globally, causing more than 2 million deaths each year.
- Two out of every five women with diabetes are of reproductive age, accounting for more than 60 million women worldwide.
- Women with Type 1 diabetes have an increased risk of miscarriage or having a baby with deformity.
- Women with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to have a heart disease.
- Women with Gestational diabetes or GDM experience pregnancy related complications, with severe threat to maternal and child birth.
- The most common symptoms of diabetes includes Polyuria (frequent urination), Polydipsia (they will become increasingly thirsty) and Polyphagia (hungry ), delayed healing of cuts and bruises, numbness and tingling in hands and feet’s.
Why women and diabetes?
Generally women tend to neglect health more than men. One of the reason is giving preferences to family and work above their need and requirements. Even if we set aside the number of women living with diabetes, we have to consider women plays a major role in looking after their family who have diabetes, moreover women are the ones who decides about one’s lifestyle which includes diet as a major part.
What is the solution of this epidemic disease?
- Embracing healthy lifestyle which includes nutritious diet, increased physical activity whereas excluding sedentary habits, junk food consumption, aerated drinks all contributes in risk of having diabetes.
- Educating and empowering women and young girls with easy access to information and resources that will strengthen their capability to prevent type 2 diabetes in their families and monitor their own health.
- Family history should be recorded to evaluate the risk of type 2 diabetes, along with early detection of diabetes and Gestational diabetes must be an integral part of all antenatal care visits.
- Healthcare providers should be trained in the identification, treatment, management and follow up during pregnancy.
- Avoid smoking
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