- Every 10 seconds a person dies from diabetes related causes.
- Every 10 seconds 2 people develop diabetes.
- At least 50% of all people with diabetes are unaware of their condition. In some countries this figure may reach 80%.
- Diabetes is the largest cause of kidney failure in developed contries.
- On average, people with Type 2 diabetes will die in 5-10 years before people
without diabetes, mostly due to cardiovascular disease Type 2 diabetes
accounts for about 90-95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes
A person is more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes if they:
- have a family history of diabetes.
- not getting enough physical activity.
- are overweight or obese
- have high blood pressure
- have abnormal cholesterol (lipid level)
*source:
www.idf.org,
www.ndep.nih.gov
Up to 80% of Type 2 diabetes is preventable by adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity.
Those with diabetes can make healthy food choices,
maintain a healthy weight and be physically active everyday.
Diabetes is serious but you can prevent or learn to
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