Our Fight Against

Diabetes- Dipti Kamath

What is Diabetes?

• Disease in which blood sugars are ↑

• Insulin, hormone secreted by the pancreas • Insulin is required for

the body to use sugar for its needs

• In diabetes, insulin is ↓

or the body doesn’t use insulin effectively

Why should we know about DM?

• No. of people with DM ↑ -

“ Diabetes Capital ”

• Prevent complications : Early detection and treatment

• Co-morbidities : Heart disease, hypertension …

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Am I Diabetic??

S.No Blood Test Value1. Fasting Blood Sugar >126mg/dl

2. 2 hrs Post Prandial Blood Sugar >200 mg/dl

3. Random Blood Sugar >200 mg/dl

4. Hb A1c >6.5%

What do I do?!

• DO NOT WORRY!! Diabetes is treatable. • At home : – Dietary modification – Exercise – Foot care – Regular medication – Watch out for complications

• Regular Follow-ups

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• Daily inspection • Keep dry and clean • Comfortable and well-fitting

footwear

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SYMPTOMS OF LOW BLOOD SUGAR!!

HYPOGLYCAEMIA!!

• 5 or 6 pieces of hard candy • ½ cup of fruit juice • 2-3 tsp sugar • 2-3 glucose tabs

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• Report episodes of low sugars or complications

• Visit to specialist – eye, heart, nerves etc

• Report injuries / ulcers

REMEMBER…