November 14 of each year is consideredworld diabetes day Year 2022, International Diabetes Federation. (International Diabetes Federation: IDF) has set the issue of World Diabetes Day, which is Education to protect tomorrow, focusing on educating people about diabetes. Not just doctors and medical personnel. but also for diabetics and their caregivers. for the most effective treatment for diabetes
diabetes situation
Dr. Thares Krasanaiyarawiwong, MD. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that the global diabetes situation
diabetes in Thailand
from the public health statistics report Ministry of Health Thailand found that the incidence of diabetes tends to increase continuously.
- There are more than 300,000 new cases per year.
- There are 3.3 million people with diabetes in the registry.
- In 2020, there were a total of 16,388 deaths from diabetes (25.1 death rates per 100,000 population).
- Public health expenditure on diabetes treatment averages up to 47,596 million baht per year.
Diabetes is also the leading cause of other diseases in NCDs, such as heart disease and stroke. high blood pressure and chronic renal disease, etc.
“Department of Disease Control Push and support diabetes schools to educate people with diabetes to manage themselves to avoid complications. and focus on giving people access to knowledge and psychological care for patients with access to knowledge and behavior modification programs to control diabetes for individuals, families, and communities; Through the public health book application (H4U by MOPH) to take care of and manage themselves to be able to control blood sugar levels well and lead a happy life,” said Dr. Thares.
complications from diabetes
Dr. Preecha Prempri, Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control added that Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by abnormalities in the body’s production or response to the hormone insulin. This makes it impossible to use sugar efficiently and has high blood sugar levels.
long-term development of hyperglycemia resulting in organ dysfunction and failed cause complications
- eye loss of vision
- chronic renal failure
- ischemic heart
- Paralysis
- numbness of the hands and feet
- a difficult wound Some people may need to have their legs amputated.
Preventing complications for people with diabetes Good control of blood sugar levels see a doctor regularly Take medications as prescribed by your doctor. If there are any abnormal symptoms, inform the treating doctor. Do not adjust the medication yourself exercise regularly Make sure to check your feet yourself. If there is a wound, you should see a doctor immediately. Do not drink alcohol, do not smoke.
prevent diabetes
for protectiondiabetesshould act as follows:
Choose a variety of foods, focusing on fruits, vegetables and grains.
2. Reduce sweet, oily, salty foods.
You should exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes, 3-5 times a week.
4. Get enough sleep for 7-8 hours a day.
5.No smoking
6. Do not drink alcoholic beverages.
7. People over 35 years old should have a health check every year. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.
8. Don’t stress, make your mind clear.
