Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with a rapidly increasing rate and increasingly younger age groups.
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with a rapidly increasing rate and increasingly younger age groups.
According to statistics in Vietnam, the incidence rate ranges from 6-7%, equivalent to about 7 million people living with this disease.
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| Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with a rapidly increasing rate and increasingly younger age groups. |
Associate Professor, Dr. Do Trung Quan, Chairman of the Hanoi Endocrinology and Diabetes Association, said that nearly 2 million people with diabetes in Vietnam have not been diagnosed, leading to not receiving timely treatment.
Worldwide, by 2024, the number of people with the disease will have reached more than 463 million, of which more than 50% are undiagnosed, increasing the risk of uncontrolled complications.
Notably, more than 70% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries, where unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles are on the rise. In addition, obesity rates and the number of young people with diabetes are also rising, raising public health concerns.
Diabetes, if not detected and treated promptly, will lead to serious complications, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and nerve damage.
According to Associate Professor, Dr. Do Trung Quan, controlling blood sugar levels, monitoring regularly and treating according to the correct regimen are very important to prevent these complications.
Currently, many baseless advertisements about methods to cure diabetes in a short time are causing confusion among patients.
Associate Professor, Dr. Do Trung Quan emphasized that no research or medical organization has confirmed that diabetes can be completely cured, especially this chronic disease.
The theme of World Diabetes Day 2024 is “Know Your Risk to Prevent Diabetes,” to highlight the importance of being aware of your risk and taking effective preventive measures.
To prevent diabetes, everyone needs to exercise regularly and eat healthy, helping to maintain a reasonable weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly, especially for people at high risk or who have been diagnosed.
Control risk factors, such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Also get regular health check-ups and follow treatment regimens if diagnosed.
In addition, according to Associate Professor Dr. Do Trung Quan, people need to increase communication about diabetes prevention in the community, especially for those who already have the disease, so that they can self-manage and become their own doctors.
We need to put the patient at the center, optimizing treatment based on effectiveness, safety and economic capacity. This will help improve the quality of life of people with diabetes, while reducing the medical burden on society.
Source: https://baodautu.vn/van-nan-tre-hoa-benh-dai-thao-duong-d230224.html
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