Diabetes and Endocrinology

The number of people suffering with diabetes has been raised from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014.The global prevalence of the disease diabetes among adults over 18 years of age has risen from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014. Diabetes prevalence has been increasing more rapidly in middle and low-income countries. It is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. Almost half of all the deaths attributable to high blood sugar occur before the age of 70 years. Healthy diet, regular physical activities, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are important ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes can be treated and its consequences with diet, physical activity, medication, regular screening and treatment for complications.