Smoking raises risk for diabetes, according to "The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)". Smoking increases type-2 diabetes risk by 44% in smokers when compared to non-smokers, according to Lausanne University scientists in Switzerland. 15% of diabetic cases are smoking, according to researchers at Harvard Medical School. Along with diabetes, poor diet, lack of exercise, alcohol consumption and obesity plays vital role in causing diabetes. Smoking raises blood sugar levels by interfering with insulin production and increasing insulin resistance. Smoking is also the major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases which are responsible for mortality in diabetics. Heavy smokers have great risk of getting diabetes than light smokers. Current smokers are at high risk than previous smokers. Heavy smokers are 61% increase in risk of getting diabetes. Diabetes and smoking statistics: 200 million diabetics are there in the world, according to World Health Organisation. Smoking causes 4 million deaths annually. Persons who have family history have high risk of developing diabetes. Smoking is the major modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Researchers analysed the data of 1.2 million smokers before deciding the impact of smoking on diabetes incidence. … [Read more...]
World Diabetes Day: November 14
Theme for 2007 World Diabetes day is “No Child should die of diabetes”. Main focus of this year’s diabetes day is on children due to increase in diabetes incidence in children and adolescents. United Nations is observing November 14 as World Diabetes Day from 2007 onwards. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is conducting global awareness campaign in association with World Health Organisation. Significance of November 14: November 14 is the birthday of Banting who discovered Insulin along with Best in 1921. Blue is the official color of World Diabetes Day. Diabetes statistics: 1. According to International Diabetes Federation, more than 0.4 million children (under 14 years) are suffering from diabetes. 2. Around 70 thousand new diabetes cases are diagnosing in children. 3. More than 240 million people are suffering from diabetes which is a chronic debilitating disease. 4. 80% of diabetic people belong to lower and middle classes contrary to popular opinion. 5. Around 0.4 million type 1 diabetes cases are in the world. 6. More than 50% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable with simple measures like exercise, weight reduction and regular checkups. There should be more awareness campaigns on Diabetes throughout the year. … [Read more...]
American Diabetes alert Day – March 27
19th annual Diabetes alert day is celebrated to increase awareness about diabetes among American people. More than 6 million Americans are not aware that they have diabetes are at diabetes risk. Diabetes is a disease with either decreased insulin secretion or inefficient use by the body. Diabetes Risk factors: 1. Uncontrolled blood pressure 2. Obesity 3. Family history of diabetes 4. Sedentary people 5. Old age persons 6. African and Asian Americans Signs of Diabetes: 1. Frequent urination 2. Extreme thirst 3. Weight loss without any cause How to control Diabetes: 1. Reduce weight 2. Reduce Cholesterol level 3. Exercise for 30-45 minutes 4. Monthly checkups. 5. Control blood pressure 6. Stay away from fat and fast foods. Eat green leafy vegetables and fat-free diet. More than 65% of people with diabetes died due to Heart attack. Diabetes is a silent disease. It will decrease your lifespan without much noise. Take proper care. … [Read more...]
Petition Google for an ADA Google Doodle
American Diabetic Association collecting signatures to convince Google to create an ADA Google Doodle by American Diabetes Alert Day, March 27, 2007. In United States, nearly 21 million children and adults have diabetes and another 54 million have pre-diabetes. Due to fast food habits and sedentary life style, Diabetes reached epidemic proportions in the Unites States of America. Sign the ADA petition here. If Google agrees to create Doodle, it surely increases awareness among netizens. … [Read more...]
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Diabetes may wipe out Maoris people of Newzealand
Increasing rates of diabetes could make Newzealand Maori people extinct by the end of this century. Diabetes among the Maori population of about 0.5 million is at epidemic proportions.Maori people were most likely to be current smokers, were most likely to have defaulted from the diabetic diet and to be dissatisfied with the diabetes service. When compared with Europeans, Maori and Pacific Islands patients had a higher chance of having had their diabetes diagnosed in pregnancy, were least likely to be receiving antihypertensive or insulin therapy, were more likely to be blind. Maori MPs, horrified by headlines saying diabetes could wipe out their race, yesterday demanded immediate Government action to prevent it happening. Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia said there was deep concern over Professor Paul Zimmet's prediction that Maori and Polynesian races could become extinct before the end of the century. Read more here . … [Read more...]
New Diabetic Insurance Plan from ICIC Prudential Life
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance plan has introduced a new insurance plan mainly for critical patients. The 6 critical illnesses covered under the policy 1. Heart Attack 2. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 3. Cancer 4. Stroke 5. Kidney Failure/End stage renal disease 6. Major organ transplant for the recipient The Terms : Only for Type 2 Diabetics and pre Diabetics Age : 20-60 years Policy Term : 50 years Sum Assured : Rs. 3,3,10 lakh Premium discount of 5-30% if the health improves Annually 3 free check ups and one consultation Read here for product features. … [Read more...]
India is diabetic capital of the world
India is gradually becoming the Diabetic capital of India. With 37 million diabetic patients,it is number one in diabetics. Read the REDIFF.COM special article on diabetes here. http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/nov/14diabetic.htm Due to increased adoptation to western life style, Indian cities are gradually becoming Diabetic capitals. Due sedentary mlife style, Obesity reached epidemic proportions in India. People should stay away from fast food and fat diet. Every one should exercise for atleast 30-45 minutes. Indian government and NGO'S should educated people on the complications of diabetes. Please comment on this article. … [Read more...]
