Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes:
The Education
and
Prevention
of a
Chronic Disease
*Disclaimer*
The information provide in this project are for informational purposes only and was gathered after reading several diabetes website and talking to people that work in the medical profession.
The purpose of the website is to bring awareness about a chronic and sometimes fatal disease. Diabetes among our youth is not only a community issue but a global epidemic that is growing at an alarming rate in the United States and abroad.
According to the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes facts and figures show the growing global burden for individuals, families, and countries. The IDF Diabetes Atlas (2021) reports that 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 years) has diabetes, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition.
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By 2045, IDF projections show that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%.
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Over 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is driven by socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and genetic factors.
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Some of the key contributors to the rise in type 2 diabetes include:
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An ageing population
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Decreasing levels of physical activity
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Increasing overweight and obesity prevalence
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Approximately 537 million adults (20-79 years) are living with diabetes.
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The total number of people living with diabetes is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045.
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3 in 4 adults with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries
Information was retrieved from International Diabetes Federation: Diabetes Facts and Figures | International Diabetes Federation
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It develops when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or any at all, or when your body isn’t responding to the effects of insulin properly. Diabetes affects people of all ages. Most forms of diabetes are chronic however, all forms are manageable with proper medication.