What is diabetis?
A condition when a
person’s sugar (glucose) in the blood exceeds the normal level for a long
period. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin
or the body is unable to use the insulin produced effectively. If ignored,
diabetes can cause serious complications.
Main types of diabetes
·
Normally
found in children or teenagers
·
Can
be controlled with only insulin injections, controlled diet and exercise
·
Normally
occurs in adults aged 40 years and above and individuals who are overweight
·
Usually
can be controlled only with controlled diet and exercise or combination of
diet, exercise and medication
·
Has
a family history of diabetes
·
This
condition is temporary
·
Usually
occurs owing to hormonal change during pregnancy
Statistics
“55% of patients in
Malaysia who experienced kidney failure started of by having diabetes”
Dr
Ghazali Ahmad in World Kidney Day 2010 (Starmetro, Friday 2 April
2010)
“Di Negara kita, 50% kes penyakit salur
darah berlaku pada pesakit kencing manis dan ia meningkat dua kali ganda dalam
tempoh lima tahun berikutan pertambahan mendadak kes kencing manis”
Dr R Vijeyasingam, Perunding
Pembedahan & Hepatobilari dan Vaskular
Hospital Assunta (Metro
Ahad, 28 Mac 2010)
“More
than 15% of the diabetic patients develop foot problems”
Dr
Mohan, Chairman and diabetologist of Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai & Hyderabad
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