Type 2 diabetes is a global problem. The prevalence of diabetes varies significantly across countries and regions around the world. China is one of the countries with the fastest growth in the prevalence of diabetes in the world, and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in China has reached more than 10%, which has brought a lot of burden to the health and economy of the people. Today, I will take you to learn about diabetes and its complications.
Diabetes mellitus is a group of lifelong metabolic diseases characterized by chronic hyperglycemia caused by a variety of **. Types of diabetes can be divided into type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and special types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for more than 90% of diabetic patients in China, and type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5%, these two types of diabetes are the most common types of diabetes in China. These two types of diabetes are generally only manageable and there is no way to do it**. Special types of diabetes account for a relatively small proportion, and there is generally a clear ** and there is a possibility of **.
Common triggers for diabetes include excessive intake of high-calorie foods (especially too much carbohydrates), as well as unhealthy habits such as lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, and drinking. In addition, age and genetics are also predisposing factors for diabetes. As we age, the body's cell function deteriorates, pancreatic islet cells are no longer as active as they were when we were younger, and insulin resistance may worsen, so blood sugar tends to rise.
In addition to abnormal glucose metabolism, diabetic patients are often accompanied by abnormal fat and protein metabolism, which can cause insufficiency or failure of a variety of organs. Its common complications include stroke, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic foot, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, etc., and there are more than 100 kinds of diabetic complications within the statistics.
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that cannot be a**. However, effective measures can be taken to delay the onset of diabetes or stabilize blood sugar at a more stable level in people at high risk of diabetes. Even if you already have diabetes, you can avoid complications or delay the progression of complications with comprehensive sugar control measures.
In short, diabetes is a nasty disease, and once it is suffered, it is more annoying. But if you start now and maintain good lifestyle habits (with a focus on eating healthy and exercising), a significant number of people can avoid diabetes.
Doctor's summary: Diabetes is annoying, and most people are caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. If you can learn about diabetes from now and be strict with yourself, you will be able to avoid the invasion of diabetes.