Pakistan is one of the top countries in world health organisation list and therefore it’s raising serious concerns.
Diabetes in Pakistan: According to health ministry record 33 millions suffered from diabetes in 2021 and this amount is increasing significant every year and if no prevention will be taken this amount can be double in next fifteen years.
Pakistan is ranked third in diabetes after India and China which are in top 1 and top 2 on the list of diabetes. Many patients are undiagnosed in the history of diabetes in Pakistan.
Almost 25% of the adult population in Pakistan is suffering from diabetes. According to international diabetes foundation:
| 1 | Diabetes patient | 2024 | 34,522,459 |
This data is raising serious concerns as many cases of diabetes remain undiagnosed in Pakistan.
Causes of diabetes: There are many causes of diabetes including: There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2 . Type 1 is autoimmune diseases in which the body ‘s own immune system destroys the cell which produces insulin. Type 2 diabetes is commonly caused by obesity , large amounts of sugar in diet , physical activity and also due to genetics and family history.
Adults have more risk of getting diabetic and especially after the age of 45. Also hormonal disorders can cause diabetes . It is generally a condition caused when your blood sugar level is too high.
Types of diabetes:
Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are two conditions of diabetes. Hypoglycemia is usually defined as low blood glucose level. In low sugar diabetes blood glucose level is often below 70mg/dL.
Hyperglycaemia is caused when blood sugar level is too high . A large amount of carbohydrates in a diet can cause hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia is caused by intense exercise and also skipping meals. Tension and depression also raise your blood glucose level and therefore it can cause hyperglycemia.
Symptoms of diabetes: Common symptoms of diabetes include:
- Losing sudden weight
- Seizures and panic attack
- Frequent urine can also be a symptom of high blood glucose level
- Extreme fatigue and sense of confusion can also be symptom of diabetes
Prevention of diabetes:
- Prevent diet with large amount of sugar
- Avoid taking meals with high carbohydrates
- Avoid taking stress and be happy
- Avoid alcohol and also do physical exercise.
These are common symptoms of diabetes which can cause hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Don’t avoid any symptoms and consult with a professional or a doctor.
Conclude: Patients with type 1 diabetes need insulin injections or pumps because their immune system is attacking insulin and their body is not producing significant insulin.
Pancreas transplant is also an option for individuals with extreme diabetes. Almost 30,000 patients die annually in Pakistan because of diabetes and it’s raising serious concerns. Only through diet and lifestyle modification can you prevent diabetes.
According to the World Health Organisation Pakistan is at high risk as diabetes is increasing annually in Pakistan and even large amounts don’t even concern doctors.
In Pakistan the death rate because of diabetes is 32%. Concern with your nearby doctor if you have any symptoms that can cause diabetes.
Early detection can prevent diabetes and also can protect you from insulin pumps and injections. Type 2 diabetes can easily be treated through early detection and also through lifestyle modification. According to studies type 2 diabetes can also result in cancer such as pancreatic cancer and also liver cancer. Diabetes can also cause heart attack as diabetes can damage your blood vessels and it can result in heart attack.
Diabetes can result in death too take early steps in your present to protect your future.
