Endocrinology Specialist Dr. İffet Dağdelen Duran, who gave important information on the occasion of World Diabetes Day, stated that diabetes increases the risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart and said, “Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide.”
Denizli State Hospital Endocrinology Specialist Dr. İffet Dağdelen Duran made important statements about Diabetes Disease on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. Stating that diabetes increases the risk of damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, Endocrinology Specialist Dr. İffet Dağdelen Duran said that diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. According to scientific studies, it has been determined that there are over 7 million people with diabetes in Turkey and about 3 million people are not aware that they have diabetes. Uz. Dr. Duran stated that diabetes can affect every aspect of a person's life and often has a negative impact on quality of life. In addition, according to data from a new survey conducted by the IDF, 77 percent of people living with diabetes experience anxiety, depression or another mental health problem, and 75 percent said they would like more support for their emotional and mental well-being. So diabetes care is often focused on blood sugars, leaving many people with diabetes overwhelmed.
“People with diabetes have an increased risk of damage to many organs and is also linked to cancer”
Stating that diabetes increases the risk of damage to many organs and is also linked to some types of cancer, Uz. Dr. Duran said, “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is the body's main source of energy. Your body can produce glucose, but glucose also comes from the food you eat. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose enter cells to be used for energy. If you have diabetes, your body does not make enough or any insulin, or does not use insulin properly. Glucose then stays in your blood and does not reach your cells. Diabetes increases the risk of damage to many organs and is also linked to some types of cancer. Taking steps to prevent or manage diabetes can reduce the risk of diabetes developing health problems.”
“Half of the people with diabetes in Turkey are not aware that they have diabetes”
Stating that more than 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes caused by socioeconomic, demographic, environmental and genetic factors, Uz. Dr. Duran said, “Type 2 diabetes is a non-communicable disease that is rapidly increasing in numbers worldwide and is largely preventable and treatable. The main factors contributing to the increase in type 2 diabetes are urbanization, an aging population, decreasing levels of physical activity, improper eating habits, overweight and increased prevalence of obesity. Type 1 diabetes is not preventable but can be managed with insulin injections. According to 2021 data, 537 million people (aged 20-79 years) are known to be living with diabetes worldwide. Considering that approximately 50 percent of diabetics are undiagnosed, it can be easily said that at least 1 in 10 people living in the world have diabetes. By 2045, 1 in every 8 adults, or approximately 783 million people, will have diabetes, which will mean an increase of 46 percent. It is estimated that the total number of people with diabetes will reach 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. According to scientific studies, it has been determined that there are over 7 million people with diabetes in our country and approximately 3 million people are not aware that they have diabetes. It has been revealed that the incidence of diabetes has increased rapidly in parallel with the increase in obesity and one in every seven people over the age of 20 has diabetes.”
“Diabetes can affect every aspect of a person, as well as making them feel negative and overwhelmed”
Duran emphasized that diabetic patients should definitely pay attention to their diet and exercise as well as drug treatment, and said that it is important to manage diabetes well and that it can affect every area of a person's life and often has a negative impact on quality of life. Dr. Duran said, “Diabetes can affect every aspect of a person's life and can often have a negative impact on quality of life. Improving the lives of people living with diabetes and preventing diabetes in those at risk should be the goal of national health policies and the whole world. The theme of November 14th World Diabetes Day for 2024-2026 is “Diabetes and Quality of Life”. When diabetes is well managed, that is; we protect our future with a positive lifestyle that occurs with factors such as a correct diet, the right amount of carbohydrate and insulin matching, the right amount of basal insulin and sports. Support for quality of life should be prioritized in diabetes care. Millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their condition at home, work and school. A new survey conducted by IDF reveals that 77 percent of people living with diabetes experience anxiety, depression or another mental health problem. In addition, 75 percent of patients with diabetes would like to receive more support from their healthcare providers for their emotional and spiritual well-being. Diabetes care often focuses solely on blood sugar and unfortunately leaves many people with diabetes overwhelmed. So let's do something different; this World Diabetes Day, let's put quality of life at the center of diabetes care and start the change for a better Diabetes Life. “ he said.
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