World Diabetes Day-2008

October 22, 2008 at 11:16 pm | In Diabetes, Health, Health Information, Health Promotion, WHO | 3 Comments
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November 14, 2008 is World Diabetes Day.

This year focuses on diabetes in children and adolescents. It is to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes on children.

The aim is to promote a healthy lifestyle and to prevent type 2 diabetes. To increase the number of children supported by IDF Life For a Child Program.

Diabetes affects children of all ages. The poorest are hit the hardest. Diabetic ketoacidosis is the cause of most deaths of type 1 diabetes.

  • More than 200 children develop type 1 diabetes daily.
  • 700,000 children annualy under the age of 15
  • 50% of children develop complications 12 years after diagnosis
  • Over 50% of type 2 diabetes can be prevented
  • Children die because they cannot get medication
  • Children with diabetes can live full productive lives.

Warning signs:

  • Urinary frequency
  • Excessive thirst
  • Increased hunger
  • Weight loss
  • Tiredness
  • Lack of interest and concentration
  • Blurred vision
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain

Promoting a health lifestyle will prevent type 2 diabetes. This includes:

  1. Loosing weight
  2. Physical activity
  3. Healthy Eating

These children cannot afford to be overweight. They need to adopt a healthy eating pattern. Parents can set an example by their own eating habits.  Supporting and funding Initiatives to reduce incidents of diabetic ketoacidosis will reduce the number of deaths.  Clinical Trials.gov has information on diabetes studies.  It is free for patients, family members and the general public.

You can get involved in World Diabetes Day Activites to show support, it is actually fun.  Visit World Diabetes Day website to get involved.

Celebrate World Events

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  1. My dad is a diabetic and has been for years now. His symptom was frequent thirst and at that time, he thought it was the hot weather that caused it. Even asked his secretary to buy him Coke to quench his thirst. Luckily, he realized something was not quite right and saw a doctor to find what was wrong. That was when he was diagnosed. I guess a healthy lifestyle and diet are still the way to good health. :)

    Comment by Lai — November 3, 2008 #

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  2. Than you for vsiting Lai.
    Your dad may be on some type of medication which he will have to take until the doctor says otherwise. However there are still other health risks to be concerned about such as keeping a good weight,
    high blood pressure, heart disease for example. This is
    why he needs healthy eating, no smoking, physical
    activity.

    Comment by healthyoupromo — November 5, 2008 #

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  3. I wish I could write this well! great blog thanks.

    Comment by bob — April 22, 2009 #

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