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...]
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...]
