World Diabetes Day 2017: Facts, figures and what to know about prevention
For those who may still be unsure about the health risks posed by diabetes, here we round up some important facts and figures from WHO.
For those who may still be unsure about the health risks posed by diabetes, here we round up some important facts and figures from WHO.
New research suggests that losing weight through diet and exercise could help improve blood circulation in the brains of older adults with type 2 diabetes.
The Philippines now ranks No. 11 in the world with the highest prevalence of Type 2 diabetes. By 2030, it is expected to be among the world’s Top 10 producers of diabetics. Diabetes is currently the eighth leading cause of death in the country, causing more deaths a year than breast cancer and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) combined, with two out of three people with diabetes dying from heart disease or stroke.
New research in the United States has found a link between a lack of sleep during pregnancy and an increased risk of gestational diabetes.
“We were told fat was the bad guy. Sugar is really the bad guy.”
Those who are classed as “healthy obese,” or who are a “normal weight” but have metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes, could still be at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Not until Dada and I were inside the car did we let our tears fall, out of Lina’s sight. We had visited her at home, just discharged from hospital, but she was not looking good.
The root of the world’s health problems may be summed up in one word: sugar.
Lifestyle is a decisive factor in preventing or stabilizing diabetes. From diet and exercise to stress management, here are a few lifestyle changes to consider.
Characterized by an intolerance of carbohydrates, gestational diabetes disturbs the regulation of glucose levels and results in an excess of blood sugar.
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