ഇന്നു നവംബര്‍  14, ലോക പ്രമേഹദിനം

 ആരോഗ്യകരമായ ഭക്ഷണക്രമം പാലിക്കുന്നതിലൂടെയും ചിട്ടയായ വ്യയാമത്തിലൂടെയും ഡോക്ടറുടെ നിര്‍ദ്ദേശപ്രകാരം കൃത്യമായി  മരുന്നുകള്‍ കഴിക്കുകവഴിയും   പ്രമേഹത്തെ  ഫലപ്രദമായിനേരിടാം;പ്രമേഹം വരാതിരിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള മുന്‍കരുതലുകളും രോഗബാധിതര്‍ക്ക്  ക്രമമായ പരിശോധനകളും ചികിത്സയും ശരിയായജീവിതശൈലിരൂപപ്പെടുന്നതിനുള്ള ബോധവല്‍ക്കരണ പര്പടികളും  ആരോഗ്യ ഉപകേന്ദ്രങ്ങളില്‍ എല്ലാ വെള്ളിയാഴ്ചകളിലും ഉച്ചക്ക്2മണിമുതല്‍ 4 മണിവരെ  പ്രത്യേകമായി നടന്നുവരുന്നു (ക്ലിനിക്കുകളും ബോധവല്‍ക്കരണ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനങ്ങളും) .

കൂടുതല്‍ പരിശോധനകള്‍ക്ക് വിധേയരാകേന്ടവരായി കണ്ടെത്തുന്നവര്‍ക്ക്  

റഫറല് കാര്‍ഡുകള്‍ നല്‍കി പ്രാഥമികാരോഗ്യ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങളിലെക്കയക്കുന്നു,പ്രാഥമികാരോഗ്യകേന്ദ്രങ്ങളിലെത്തുന്നവര്‍ക്ക് ഡോക്ടര്‍ നിശ്ചയിക്കുന്ന പരിശോധനകള്‍ക്ക് ശേഷം സൌജന്യമായി  മരുന്നുകളും,ഭക്ഷണ ക്രമീകരണത്തെ ക്കുറിച്ചുംവ്യായാമത്തെ ക്കുറിച്ചും മരുന്നുകളെക്കുറിച്ചും ആവശ്യമായ നിര്‍ദ്ദേശങ്ങളും നല്‍കുന്നു.      

WORLD DIABETES DAY OBSERVED ON 14 NOVEMBER                            THEME:ACT ON DIABETES. NOW

THE GLOBAL BURDEN

·         366 million people have diabetes in 2011; by 2030 this will have risen to 552 million

·         The number of people with type 2 diabetes is increasing in every country

·         80% of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries

·         The greatest number of people with diabetes are between 40 to 59 years of age

·         183 million people (50%) with diabetes areundiagnosed

·         Diabetes caused 4.6 million deaths in 2011

·         Diabetes caused at least USD 465 billion dollars in healthcare expenditures in 2011; 11% of total healthcare expenditures in adults (20-79 years)

·         78,000 children develop type 1 diabetes every year

DIABETES:- Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. It is the fourth or fifth leading cause of death in most high-income countries and there is substantial evidence that it is epidemic in many economically developing and newly industrialized countries. Diabetes is undoubtedly one of the most challenging health problems in the 21st century. The number of studies describing the possible causes and distribution of diabetes over the last 20 years has been extraordinary. These studies continue to confirm that it is the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that face the greatest burden of diabetes. However, many governments and public health planners still remain largely unaware of the current magnitude, or, more importantly, the future potential for increases in diabetes and its serious complications in their own countries. Population-based diabetes studies consistently show that a substantial proportion of those found to have diabetes had not been previously diagnosed. Many people remain undiagnosed largely because there are few symptoms during the early years of type 2 diabetes or symptoms may not be recognized as being related to diabetes. In addition to diabetes, the condition of impaired glucose tolerance (in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not as high as in diabetes,) is also a major public health problem. People with IGT have a higher risk of developing diabetes as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease                                          

                                           WORLD DIABETE DAY LOGO 

What is this blue circle?

The universal symbol for diabetes.

The purpose of the diabetes symbol is to give diabetes a common identity.

Until 2006, there was no global symbol for diabetes. It aims to:

·         support all existing efforts to raise awareness about diabetes

·         inspire new activities, bring diabetes to the attention of the general public

·         brand diabetes

·         provide a means to show support for the fight against diabetes

What is the history of the blue circle?

The icon was developed originally for the campaign for a UN Resolution on diabetes.

The campaign for a United Nations Resolution on diabetes was a response to the diabetes pandemic that is set to overwhelm healthcare resources everywhere. The campaign mobilised diabetes stakeholders behind the common cause of securing a United Nations Resolution on diabetes. The United Nations passed Resolution 61/225 ‘World Diabetes Day’ on December 20th 2006.

Why a circle?

The circle occurs frequently in nature and has thus been widely employed since the dawn of humankind. The significance is overwhelmingly positive. Across cultures, the circle can symbolize life and health. Most significantly for the campaign, the circle symbolizes unity. Our combined strength is the key element that made this campaign so special. The global diabetes community came together to support a United Nations Resolution on diabetes and needs to remain united to make a difference. As we all know: to do nothing is no longer an option.

Why blue?

The blue border of the circle reflects the colour of the sky and the flag of the United Nations. The United Nations is in itself a symbol of unity amongst nations and is the only organization that can signal to governments everywhere that it is time to fight diabetes and reverse the global trends that will impede economic development and cause so much suffering and premature death.