Of late doctors have been spreading awareness in newspapers and health magazines about diabesity
A damaged retina with long term diabetes is called diabetic retinopathy. Retina is a thin layer of tissue which is behind the inner eyes. A person with diabetic retinopathy will usually have a symptom of blurred vision.
People with uncontrolled sugar levels can over time, develop nerve damage throughout the body. Some people with nerve damage have no symptoms and others may have symptoms such as pain, tingling, or numbness-loss of feeling-in the hands, arms, feet, and legs.
Diabetic neuropathy is long-term damage to the nerve fibers.
The nerve damage affects each foot equally and eventually spreads up the legs.
According to the report in today's Deccan Herald newspaper, there are an estimated 5.1 crore diabetics in India. Being diagnosed with diabetes not only changes someone's lifestyle, it also brings about a myriad of feelings and emotions that can be difficult to express or deal with.
People who have diabetes are aware that there are certain foods that contribute to rapid glucose (sugar) spikes in their bloodstream.
If you are a Diabetic and taking tablets/medicines or insulin injections to control your diabetes, you are at risk of low blood sugar when you drink alcohol. Let us see how does alcohol leads low blood sugar
Diabetes is a syndrome characterized by abnormally high levels of sugar in the bloodstream, usually caused by environmental, genetic factors or a combination of both.
In India it is estimated that presently 19.4 million individuals are affected by Diabetes, which is likely to go up to 57.2 million by the year 2025.
Diabetes Mellitus is predicted to become a major health problem in the next century. Apart from known sufferers, there are hundreds of diabetics who are unaware of their disease. According to WHO, there will be an increase of diabetics from 84 million in 1995 to 228 million in 2025. Seventy-five per cent of all people with diabetes will be in the developing countries by 2025, the greatest increase will be seen in India.
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