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Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a common disease today, especially in Western countries. In the past, diabetes was common in the elderly, but today, this disease tends to be younger, leaving negative consequences for the patient and his family.
1. Overview of diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, also known as diabetes, is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, even when hungry and especially after eating. A disorder of insulin metabolism in the body, a lack or deficiency of insulin is the cause of high blood sugar levels.
Although diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly, especially in Western countries, where the prevalence of obesity and diabetes is high. high.
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2. What age is at risk for the onset of diabetes?
Diabetes is classified into 3 types as type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Depending on the type, the age of onset of the disease is different.
Type 1 diabetes : The disease is common in children and young people. The disease often has a sudden onset with symptoms such as frequent urination, drinking a lot, frequent thirst, rapid weight loss. Type 1 diabetes is usually caused by congenital, autoimmune, or viral infection. Type 2 diabetes: The disease is common in middle-aged people, the age of onset of diabetes is over 40 years old, especially rapidly increasing in people from 45 to 65 years old. The disease often has a silent onset and is difficult to recognize, mainly discovered incidentally through periodic blood tests and examinations. Type 2 diabetes can be inherited or caused by being overweight, obese, inactive, often stressed, stressed, ... Gestational diabetes: Gestational diabetes usually begins during pregnancy pregnant. The main cause is heredity. The majority of cases of diabetes are type 2 and mainly occur in the elderly. However, the rapid growth of fast food, sweet foods and industrialized economy has caused the prevalence of diabetes to increase rapidly. The age of onset of diabetes can occur in both children and young adults of any age.
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3. Factors that increase the risk of diabetes onset
The following factors are believed to increase the risk of earlier onset of diabetes in children and young adults:
Inactivity, exercise. Diets high in starch, fat, and sugar cause obesity, overweight, and high blood fats. Pathologies: Vascular disease, polycystic ovary syndrome. Had diabetes during pregnancy. Heredity, a close family member has diabetes.
4. Treatment and prevention of diabetes
Diabetes if not detected and controlled early can cause many dangerous complications. Depending on the type of diabetes, the patient will be prescribed medication and adhere to an appropriate diet and lifestyle.
Type 1 diabetes: Patients must use insulin, at the same time increase exercise and have a moderate diet. Type 2 diabetes: Patients are prescribed oral hypoglycemic drugs, may need to use insulin, at the same time increase exercise and have a moderate diet.
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Gestational diabetes: Pregnant women with diabetes need to have a moderate diet and increase gentle exercise during pregnancy. In cases where abstinence does not help stabilize blood sugar during pregnancy, pregnant women may be prescribed insulin injections. Here are some notes to help prevent type 2 diabetes in children and young people:
Regular exercise, exercise, sports. Have a healthy diet such as reduced fat, sweet, flour, fortified with green vegetables, fiber. Limit the use of fast food, high in energy. Blood tests and periodic health check-ups to promptly detect and prevent the progression of the disease. Currently, the age of diabetes onset is getting earlier and earlier, the disease can be seen in both children and young people due to an unbalanced diet.
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