Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease very common in recent years is reaching epidemic proportions. It is estimated to affect 150 million people worldwide and causes about 5 million deaths per year due to cardiovascular problems
The main problem lies Diabetes in years could reduce life expectancy of a person. It is also a major cause of blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputations.
Obesity and physical inactivity are major risk factors for this disease to increase not only in adults but also children and adolescents.
Its appearance is determined by family history and by the presence of so-called metabolic syndrome (obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance and lipid disorders or grease).
Currently, blood glucose (blood sugar) between 91-99 mg / dl are predictors of risk of developing diabetes in the future. The blood glucose levels of 126mg/dl fasting on two determinations, are diagnostic of diabetes (values between 100 and 126 md / dl mean “impaired fasting glucose).
Among the recommendations, it is suggested to educate the patient about the risks of disease and the importance of maintaining low blood glucose levels to prevent eye, kidney or vascular.
As preventive measures are advised: to maintain adequate nutrition, to desist from excessive intake of sugars and fats, regular physical activity, being overweight, smoking and hypertension.
In conclusion, changing some aspects of lifestyle can delay and often prevent the onset of diabetes.
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