TAKE CARE WHILE YOU EAT THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Excessive food and drink consumption over the festive period could increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Over-indulgence in too many calorific treats such as cakes, pies, desserts; etc can lead to an increased waistline.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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A large waist automatically increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifby eleven times. The risk waist measurements are 80cm or more for Asian women, 90 cms or more for Asian men. As well as having a large waist, people are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes if they are overweight, over the age of 40, South Asian http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giforigin, or have a family history of Type 2 diabetes. If a person has two or more of these risk factors then a regular diabetes test is essential.

Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation. So it is very important to
*Eat a healthy balanced diet
*Maintain a healthy weight
*Be physically active.
So this festive season adopt count and eat policy and Keep an eye on the quantity you consume.

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Key messages 2008

Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Diabetes is one of the most chronic diseases of childhood. It can strike children of any age including infants and toddlers. World Diabetes Day focuses on children and adolescents to raise awareness of the diabetes and its impact on children. Every child has a right to a long and healthy life.

*No child should die of diabetes
*Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most common cause of death and disability in children with *Type 1 diabetes around the world Children die because their families cannot afford the medication they need
*Many children with diabetes in developing countries die soon after diagnosis
*Despite modern treatment, over 50% of children with diabetes develop complications 12 years after diagnosis
*More than 200 children develop Type 1 diabetes every day
*Diabetes is different for children
*Diabetes affects children of all ages
*All diabetes is on the rise in children
*Diabetes is increasing in children and adolescents
*Care for children is best when a multidisciplinary approach is adopted involving health professionals from all areas that concern children
*A child's access to appropriate medication and care should be a right not a privilege Diabetes costs more than money
*Children with diabetes can live full, healthy, and productive lives
*Over 50% of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented
*Diabetes brings different challenges at different ages Diabetes hits the poorest hardest.

The World Diabetes Day campaign in 2007 and 2008 aims to:
Increase the number of children supported by the International Diabetes Federation's Life for a Child Program Raise awareness of the warning signs of diabetes Encourage initiatives to reduce diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and distribute materials to support these initiatives Promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent Type 2 diabetes in children.

Disclaimer: All opinions and Information published here is for medical education only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. If you are a patient, please see your doctor for evaluation of your individual case. Under no circumstances will the authors be liable to you for any direct or indirect damages arising in connection with use of this website