World Diabetes Day Celebrated on 14th November 2013

Diabetes is major public health issue of the world and requires seriously attention globally. Over the 340 million people are suffering from diabetes. It is a dangerous figure and also devastating.

It is most important that recognizing the urgency of this public health problem globally and taken a global target to stop the rise in diabetes cases.

Diabetes affects nearly 26 million American of all ages and seventh leading cause of death in United States. It is also researched that around 79 million adults are estimated to have pre-diabetes.

While we have made improvement in research leading to superior treatment of diabetes, the burden of this multifarious disease continues to increase. Diabetes is the foremost cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations not caused by injury, and new cases of blindness among adults in the United States. Diabetes also is a major origin of heart disease and stroke.

We can improve the quality of healthy life for millions of people and save that billion dollars invested for it to prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications. The direct and indirect costs of diabetes in 2012 were as much as $178 billion.

So far, while type 2 diabetes is often preventable, more and more people including young people are at risk for type 2 diabetes due partly to the fatness endemic and aging of the U.S. residents.

Type 1 diabetes which is most usually diagnosed in children and young adults. At this time there is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes, however researchers continue their work to find out 

the risk factors and explore preventive actions.

It is compulsory to keep in mind the topic of HHS’s National Diabetes Education Program for National Diabetes Month this year: Diabetes is a family affair. Diabetes strikes not only individuals, but families, communities, and our Nation.

Presently heartening research results that taking small steps, such as using vegetables and fruits to diet and getting 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week, can help manage type 2 diabetes and improve health. These steps and lifestyle changes can support weight loss, which can go a long way in helping a person at high risk for type 2 diabetes delay or prevent its onset.

To prevent the diabetes, Cook a balanced meal. Share a quick walk; talk with your family about your health and your family’s diabetes risk.  Schools, work sites, and places of worship can also be part of the diabetes prevention and management solution.

Moreover, screening for gestational diabetes is available at no additional charge for pregnant women. Americans cannot be denied health coverage because they have diabetes or any other pre-existing condition in 2014.

Population of American of all ages should take beneficiary action to improve their health and raise seminars for awareness of diabetes risks.