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As we inch closer to a century since the discovery of Insulin, it is shocking to know that there are still 1 in 10 adults around the globe estimated to have diabetes, which roughly sums up to 460 million people. To this day there are patients who have trouble accessing the resources to tackle diabetes, which lead to the theme for this World Diabetes Day to be easy accessibility to all.
If not now? When?
A simple statement talking about the need of adequate medical attention to tackle such a problem. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood glucose, also known as blood sugar in your body is too high. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body to function properly and Insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas, ensures that it reaches every cell in the body.
If the body doesn’t produce enough Insulin or there is an inadequate usage of Insulin, then the glucose does not reach your cells and remains in the blood. High blood sugar that is left untreated can be harmful and lead to damage to the nerves, eyes, kidneys, and several other organs.
Research shows that they are four types of Diabetes namely: -
Early signs of Diabetes: -
Means to tackle Diabetes: -
Through timely check-ups and lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a diabetic patient can notice dramatic change in their blood sugar levels and accessibility to insulin can make a huge difference in tackling this disease and help millions overcome this problem.
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