The world is facing a growing epidemic of diabetes of potentially devastating proportions.
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that is a mess produced by multiple metabolic causes. Characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in chronic form, with alterations in the metabolism of carbohydrates (sugars), proteins and fats, this occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin it produces.
is a chronic disease and is considered a serious threat to global health. In developed countries most people with diabetes are over 60 years, whereas in countries developing those affected are people between 35 and 64 years of age.
Diabetes is classified into type 2 (85% of all diabetics) and type 1. Type 1 diabetics require insulin use since diagnosis. The type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of suffering heart attacks and disease cerebrovascular (stroke).
is shown that with adequate control of blood glucose (blood sugar) can prevent or delay many of the complications of diabetes.
Effective management of the disease, including measures related to lifestyles, healthy eating, physical activity regularly, maintain proper weight and not smoking.
In some cases necessary drugs, which may be insulin secretory (glyburide, gliclazide, glimepiride, nateglinide, repaglinide), insulin sensitizers in peripheral tissues (metformin, pioglitazone) and inhibitors of carbohydrate absorption (acarbose). is essential that people with diabetes have an adequate knowledge of the disease and have the skills to manage their condition and live a full and healthy life.
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