I recently was reading one diabetic related article sadly. She is just 4, but needs at least 5 insulin shots a day to keep her alive. Does it cruel to little babies alone? Not really. One in 9 nine adults in Singapore is diabetic. Not shock enough? The IDF (the International Diabetes Federation) data showed that, as of 2011, 366 million people had diabetes, and that the number would rise to 552 million by 2030 if no urgent action is taken. Diabetes caused 4.6 million deaths worldwide last year. The World Health Organization predicts that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death in the world by 2030. Total deaths from diabetes are projected to rise by more than 50% in the next 10 years.
The figures say much more than words. They are the fact that really happened to our world. We all only take care to HIV, Cancer, Hyper-B, etc. Why I am so concern these fact? My mother died of diabetes. My young elder sister is currently suffering from this disease. She cannot control her health by taking pills. Thus she needs to jab insulin shot herself daily in order to maintain her health at normal. She is poor at eating. Most of the foods are not suitable for her. It's look like hell in the live. Then there should be no reason why not prevent this killer disease. As they said, we know the value of health only when we fall in sick. It's not really wise to do so.
I glance other related facts that happening in the regional countries. Among Asean countries, Malaysia has the highest national prevalence of diabetes, with 11.7% of its adult population afflicted. Singapore comes a close second, with a national prevalence of more than 11%. Thailand and the Phillipine are next with 8.2%. Worldwide, China remains the country with the most number of people living with diabetes - 90 million. IDF president Jean Claude Mbanya said, "In every country and in every community worldwide, we are losing the battle against this cruel and deadly disease". If this disease is happening to the most developed countries, no wonder our country's people are suffering despite there are no relevant official data. If we have a system to record, perhaps we are one of the highest in the region because I have heard a lot cases around my reach alone. Since prevention is better than cure. It'ld be wise to take care ourselves before we are not diagnosed with this cruel. How do we know/detect if we have diabetes? The IDF website lists the following warning signs that someone could have diabetes:
-Frequent urination
-Excessive thirst
-Increased hunger
-Weight loss
-Tiredness
-Lack of interest and concentration
-Vomiting and stomach pain
-Tingling sensation/ numbness in hands/feet
-Blurred vision
-Frequent infections
-Slow-healing wounds
May all human being be able to free from Diabetes.
The figures say much more than words. They are the fact that really happened to our world. We all only take care to HIV, Cancer, Hyper-B, etc. Why I am so concern these fact? My mother died of diabetes. My young elder sister is currently suffering from this disease. She cannot control her health by taking pills. Thus she needs to jab insulin shot herself daily in order to maintain her health at normal. She is poor at eating. Most of the foods are not suitable for her. It's look like hell in the live. Then there should be no reason why not prevent this killer disease. As they said, we know the value of health only when we fall in sick. It's not really wise to do so.
I glance other related facts that happening in the regional countries. Among Asean countries, Malaysia has the highest national prevalence of diabetes, with 11.7% of its adult population afflicted. Singapore comes a close second, with a national prevalence of more than 11%. Thailand and the Phillipine are next with 8.2%. Worldwide, China remains the country with the most number of people living with diabetes - 90 million. IDF president Jean Claude Mbanya said, "In every country and in every community worldwide, we are losing the battle against this cruel and deadly disease". If this disease is happening to the most developed countries, no wonder our country's people are suffering despite there are no relevant official data. If we have a system to record, perhaps we are one of the highest in the region because I have heard a lot cases around my reach alone. Since prevention is better than cure. It'ld be wise to take care ourselves before we are not diagnosed with this cruel. How do we know/detect if we have diabetes? The IDF website lists the following warning signs that someone could have diabetes:
-Frequent urination
-Excessive thirst
-Increased hunger
-Weight loss
-Tiredness
-Lack of interest and concentration
-Vomiting and stomach pain
-Tingling sensation/ numbness in hands/feet
-Blurred vision
-Frequent infections
-Slow-healing wounds
May all human being be able to free from Diabetes.
No comments:
Post a Comment