The Continuing Fight Against Diabetes

Poor diet, inactivity and genetics have led to the rise of this disease in Mexico, so that should be forewarned and prepared to fight it.
It’s amazing to realize that every 10 seconds a person anywhere in the world dies from a cause related to diabetes. This is a serious public health problem that must be controlled immediately. If patients, relatives and people in general are interested in learning more detail about the disease, can enter the site on diabetes.
Blank Stares
Experts say the disease is a major cause of blindness in Mexico. Its origin derives from disorders related to diabetic retinopathy, a complication caused by the deterioration of blood vessels supplying the eyes, may even diminish vision.
The only downside is that shows no symptoms, although some patients gradually earn some signs as blurred vision and poor night, watch spiders and temporary blindness. If detected early can improve the patient’s view if checkups every 4 to 6 months and undergo some treatments such as laser photocoagulation and vitrectomy.
Glaucoma also considered the second leading cause of blindness, which is irreversible and is caused by increased eye pressure. The diagnosis was obtained by intraocular pressure, ie tomography of the optic nerve. The treatment is carried out with drugs, including eye drops, but also the use of lasers and surgery.
During Pregnancy
In the stage of pregnancy, women should be careful about their diet and lifestyle, as it is shown that 2 out of 10 women have gestational diabetes, which is linked to factors such as overweight, age with conceiving a son and family history.
May occur because in this state raises the level of glucose and hormones dramatically reduces the ability of the body to utilize and respond to the action of insulin.
This is detected between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy, usually disappears before birth, but if the mother has failed to regulate their glucose levels, a danger that at the time of delivery, the baby suffered any type malformation renal, cardiovascular or lung.
A healthy smile
Oral health is fundamental to any person and more in the diabetics, because recent studies show a relationship between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular events and diabetes. It has also been demonstrated that infections related to gum disease may affect the processing of insulin using patients with diabetes.
According to Dr. Gabriela Carrasco, spokeswoman for Colgate, mentions that it should serve time inflammation of the gums, which can affect the bone supporting the tooth. It is divided into three stages: gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced or severe. These illnesses are caused by the accumulation of bacteria on the teeth to form a transparent film difficult to remove.
Moreover, statistics show that unfortunately does not take into account the first signs of gum disease such as bleeding, inflammation of the same, bad breath and loss of both the structure of the gums as a tooth .
Finally, the dentist and the doctor will be responsible for determining the level of care should be taken regarding the patient’s oral hygiene.
Medications … Chemical or Natural?
The best way to prevent diabetes is to follow three simple steps to combat this disease that affects millions of people around the world:
* Walk for 30 minutes (may be distributed five times a day)
* Lower body mass between 5 and 7% in case there are overweight
* Modify your diet
Currently on the market a variety of ways to control, prevent or mitigate diabetes, among the most common are drugs, devices, flowers and / or plants.
According to reports Checkup thrown by the magazine, medical science and technology have ensured that the patient feels free to do their activities, for that reason has created the insulin pump pocket that helps keep a lid on glucose levels blood and can avoid any complications. The benefits are many: physical activity, getting rid of injections and maintain adequate glucose levels.
A new option is treatment with oral hypoglycemic agents, known as DPP4 (dipeptidyl-peptidase 4), which controls physiological way the body’s ability to reduce levels of blood glucose when it is affected. Its advantages are: increased activity of insulin, low blood sugar decreases and is well tolerated.
As for supplements refers Areta exhibit laboratories, containing biotin, chromium, magnesium, zinc, folic acid, selenium and vitamins A, C, E, B1, 6 and 12.
Statistics
According to official figures presented by the National Health Survey, 43% of the population suffering from this disease is controlled. In 2006, the prevalence of diabetes was 7.1% with female predominance (7.9%), while males recorded (5.9%).
Moreover, an estimated 285 million people worldwide live with diabetes, which will be on the rise since 2030 is estimated to reach 435 million, according to the International Diabetes Federation.
About 80% of spending to fight diabetes is in the richest countries in the world.