Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.

How many people have diabetes worldwide

It is estimated that 537 million people are currently living with diabetes all over the world. By 2045, projections show this number rising to some 783 million diabetics globally.

What Are The Signs of Diabetes

Diabetes Symptoms

• Urinating often.
• Feeling very thirsty.
• Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating.
• Extreme fatigue.
• Blurry vision.
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal.
• Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)

What Causes Diabetes Type 1

Type 1 diabetes occurs when your immune system, the body’s system for fighting infection, attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Scientists think type 1 diabetes is caused by genes and environmental factors, such as viruses, that might trigger the disease.

How do diabetes feel

The symptoms you experience won’t exactly match those of another person. However, the most common diabetes symptoms experienced by many people with diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination, feeling tired and losing weight.

What happens if you ignore the signs of diabetes

It’s hard to ignore the signs of type 1 diabetes because symptoms can often appear quite quickly. But leaving it untreated can lead to serious health problems, including diabetic ketoacidosis, which can result in a potentially fatal coma.

Although the majority of people with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed in childhood and early adulthood, the symptoms are the same at any age. Adults with type 1 diabetes may not recognise their diabetes symptoms as quickly as children, which could mean their diagnosis and treatment may be delayed.

Type 2 diabetes can be easier to miss as it develops more slowly, especially in the early stages when it can be harder to spot the symptoms. But untreated diabetes affects many major organs, including your heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Being diagnosed early and managing your blood sugar levels can help prevent these complications. Use our Know Your Risk tool to check your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Getting diagnosed and the right treatment are vital, and can reduce the chances of developing serious complications.

How to cure Diabetes

There’s no cure yet, but our scientists are working on a ground-breaking weight management study, to help people put their type 2 diabetes into remission. Remission is when blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are in a normal range again. This doesn’t mean diabetes has gone for good.

How to reverse diabetes naturally

As we mentioned before we can’t cure diabetes, but we can reverse it. Let’s see How ?

Some people have successfully reversed prediabetes by modifying their diet and lifestyle.

1. Eat a “clean” diet. …
2. Exercise regularly. …
3. Lose excess weight. …
4. Stop smoking. …
5. Eat fewer carbs. …
6. Treat sleep apnea. …
7. Drink more water. …
8. Work with a dietitian nutritionist.

Which foods are good for people with diabetes

Which Foods Fight Diabetes?

• Dark green leafy vegetables. They’re low in calories and carbs, and high in nutrition. They also have a low glycemic index, so they’ll help keep your blood sugar under control.
• Berries. To satisfy your sweet tooth, pick berries.
• Fatty fish. Aim to eat fish twice a week.
• Nuts.

• Dark green leafy vegetables. They’re low in calories and carbs, and high in nutrition. They also have a low glycemic index, so they’ll help keep your blood sugar under control.
• Berries. To satisfy your sweet tooth, pick berries.
• Fatty fish. Aim to eat fish twice a week.
• Nuts. they’re full of healthy fats, protein, and fiber to keep you full and your blood sugar steady.
• Whole grains
• Sweet potatoes
• Beans
• Milk and yogurt
• Citrus fruits

When to see your doctor

Prediabetes can progress to type 2 diabetes. So it’s important to monitor your symptoms and speak with your doctor if you develop any early signs of diabetes.

These signs vary from person to person but might include:

• increased urination
• unusual hunger
• blurry vision
• fatigue
• increased thirst

Diabetes international day

World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year.

Monday, 14 November

World Diabetes Day 2022

Problem of Diabetes in Afghanistan

Diabetes is a common problem in Afghanistan. This disease is un-known to many Afghans and there has been no public awareness for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Diabetes in Afghanistan. There has been no proper study on the prevalence of Diabetes in Afghanistan. World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) in 2004 has helped the Afghan Ministry of Public Health to establish four Diabetes Centers in four general hospitals in Kabul. These centers despite having some logistical problems are functioning well. These are Diabetes Centers in Ibni Seena Emergency Hospital, Indira Gandhi Children Hospital, Maiwand Teaching Hospital and Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital. These centers are located in different parts of Kabul City to make sure that population living in all districts of Kabul City are covered. So far over 50,000 diabetic patients of both genders including children with type 1 and type 2 Diabetes were screened, treated and followed up in the mentioned four centers. The Private Sector has also invested in Diabetes Care in Afghanistan. Diabetes Management Centre (DMC) provides care for diabetics in Kabul and some provinces through their well-equipped Diabetes Centers.

Diabetes in Afghanistan

The Percentage of People With Diabetes in Afghanistan

12.13% is the prevalence of diabetes in Afghanistan, with the highest prevalence in Kandahar and the lowest in Balkh province. The main risk factors include increasing age, obesity and hypertension. Community-based care and preventive training programmes are recommended