DIABETES
Done By: Areeba Irfan 10D
WHAT IS DIABETES ?
Diabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose levels remain too high. The
extra insulin causes the liver to convert glucose into glycogen , which reduces
the blood glucose level. There are two types of diabetes - Type 1 and Type 2.
People with type 1 diabetes don't produce insulin. You can think of it as not
having a key (inability to produce insulin) . People with type 2 diabetes don't
respond to insulin as well as they should and later in the disease often don't
make enough insulin. You can think of it as having a broken key (insulin
resistance) .
TREATMENT 1
INSULIN :
All people with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day via an injection,
pump or inhaler. Only some with type 2 diabetes require this medication.
This controls the blood sugar in people whose body doesn't make insulin and
therefore can’t control the amount of sugar in the blood.
TREATMENT 2
DIET AND EXERCISE :
Although type 1 diabetes can’t be managed with lifestyle changes, eating a
healthy diet and regularly breaking a sweat can provide big benefits to people
with type 2 diabetes
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Control weight
Eat healthy
Increase physical activity
TREATMENT 3
ORAL MEDS:
People with type 2 diabetes may take pills, liquids and insulin to keep blood
sugar in a healthy range.
HOME GLUCOSE METER :
This treatment starts with you, at home, where you’ll test your glucose every day.
Based on your levels, you’ll know how, what and when to eat.
WORLD DIABETES DAY !! (WDD)
14th November 2020
The World Diabetes Day campaign aims to be the:
● Platform to promote IDF advocacy efforts throughout the year.
● Global driver to promote the importance of taking coordinated and
concerted actions to confront diabetes as a critical global health issue
The blue circle is the global symbol for diabetes awareness. It signifies the unity of the
global diabetes community in response to the diabetes epidemic.
HOW DO GET INVOLVED ON WDD
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Organise a diabetes information session for residents in your community
Organise a ‘Learn about diabetes’ event in schools or through online learning
platforms
Exercise in blue or join the Global Diabetes Walk
Help people learn their potential risk of type 2 diabetes with online tests
Organise a themed activity with your healthcare team
Arrange an activity with your work colleagues
Organise, sponsor or take part in a local diabetes fair