Diabetes Complications - Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar (or glucose) levels, which over time can lead to severe damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. The most common form is type 2 diabetes, usually occurring in adults when the body becomes resistant to insulin or does not produce enough insulin. Over the past thirty years, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has dramatically increased across all income levels. Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. For those with diabetes, access to affordable treatment, including insulin, is crucial for survival. By 2025, there is a global consensus to halt the increase of diabetes and obesity.

Approximately 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, with the majority living in low- and middle-income countries, and 1.6 million deaths occur each year due to diabetes. Over the past few decades, both the number of diabetes cases and the prevalence have been steadily rising.

Symptoms

All types of diabetes can lead to complications in many parts of the body and increase the overall risk of premature death. Possible complications include kidney failure, amputations, vision impairment, and nerve damage. Adults with diabetes are also two to three times more likely to develop heart disease and stroke. Poorly managed diabetes during pregnancy can increase the risk of fetal death and other complications.

These symptoms can be seen in millions of cases worldwide. Nearly 3% of global blindness is attributed to diabetic retinopathy, caused by long-term cumulative damage to the retinal blood vessels. Diabetes is also one of the leading causes of kidney failure. Reduced blood flow and nerve damage in the feet caused by diabetes can lead to foot ulcers, with related infections and complications that may necessitate amputations, as well as serious lifelong health issues.

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