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Berita Harian : 11 November 2011 Diabetes is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to an increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycaemia). Type 1 diabetes (previously known as insulin-dependent or childhood-onset diabetes) is characterized by a lack of insulin production. Type 2 diabetes (formerly called noninsulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes) is caused by the bodys ineffective use of insulin. It often results from excess body weight and physical inactivity. Gestational diabetes is hyperglycaemia that is first recognized during pregnancy. The number of diabetics in this country is a serious concern, studies showed an increase of 3 millions people with diabetes this year, compared to 1.5 millions last year - Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman ( Director of Health )

Kosmo : 07 April 2012 There are 5.6 millions diabetics in this country. 1.4 millions are suffer serious foot complication Dr Harikrishna K.R. Nair ( Wound Care Committee, Hospital Kuala Lumpur ) Berita Harian : 17 November 2013 Cases of diabetics in Sarawak increased quite dramatically in the last 5 years with 79,572 cases recorded last year compared to 46, 415 in 2008. A total of 9703 new cases reported so far in this year Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud ( Chief Ministry of Sarawak )

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Control Your DIABETES For Life

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CAUSES DIABETES MELLITUS

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WAYS TO PREVENT DIABETES Diabetes care is a lifelong responsibility. Consider 15 strategies to prevent diabetes complications. Make a commitment to managing your diabetes. Don't smoke. Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Schedule yearly physicals and regular eye exams. Keep your vaccines up to date. Take care of your teeth. Pay attention to your feet. Consider a daily aspirin. If you drink alcohol, do so responsibly. Take stress seriously. Getting to or maintaining a healthy weight Focus on fiber. Count on coffee and tea. Get more exercise Get heart healthy.

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SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES

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Type 1 Diabetes: 1) Body does not produce insulin 2) Environmental factors Type 2 Diabetes: 1) 2) 3) 4) Genetic susceptibility Obesity and Physical Inactivity Insulin resistance Abnormal glucose production by liver 5) Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance syndrome)

1. Excessive thirst and appetite 2. Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour) 3. Unusual weight loss or gain 4. Fatigue 5. Nausea, perhaps vomiting 6. Blurred vision 7. In women, frequent vaginal infections 8. In men and women, yeast infections 9. Dry mouth 10. Slow-healing sores or cuts 11. Itching skin, especially in the groin or vaginal area 12. Urinating often 13. Feeling very thirsty 14. Feeling very hungry - even though you are eating 15. Extreme fatigue 16. Blurry vision 17. Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal 18. Weight loss - even though you are eating more (type 1) 19. Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)