Diabetes affects about 425 million in Italy. Also for this reason, the appointment with the World Diabetes Day and the week of initiatives connected to it have become an important moment of disclosure and comparison.
From today Monday 7 November until Sunday 13 November 2016 there will be Diabetes Week 2016. There will be a series of events throughout the country. We will try to raise public awareness on the treatment of this disease but also on the importance of prevention.
But what is diabetes?
It is a pathology characterized by high blood sugar. In most cases, diabetes is caused by an inefficiency of the pancreatic gland. This does not work properly and tends not to produce enough insulin, the hormone responsible for lowering blood sugar.
What are the different types of diabetes?
Diabetes occurs in various forms. Could be of type 1, Named juvenile diabetes for its manifestation already in children or adolescents. Or of type 2, which is the most common, usually occurs after the age of 35/40 and is mainly caused by a number of factors.
The main symptom is excessive tiredness and the need to urinate frequently.
Another type of diabetes is that gestational, a disease linked solely to pregnancy, which can be effectively controlled with diet and, only in a small number of cases, with the use of insulin.
How to prevent diabetes?
Diabetes is often considered an inherited condition. In some cases, such as in type 2 diabetes, if you are aware of other cases in the family, it is advisable to have a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding fatty foods, red meat, fried foods, alcohol abuse and a sedentary lifestyle.
When you are approaching 40 years, it is mandatory to undergo the necessary checks every 2-3 years.
To ensure that people with diabetes or even those who feel the need to inform themselves, meet the diabetic doctors, the "Diabetes Week"In over 500 Italian squares. Event oorganized by the Association Diabetes Italy Onlus. Experts in the field will guide guests to the right prevention giving numerous and useful tips.
From our website www.giornatadeldiabete.it, you will find the initiatives that will be organized for this occasion.
Keep your eyes peeled for yourself!
