14 November world Diabetes Day

World Diabetes day 

 World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year.

Logo for World Diabetes Day

Led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), each World Diabetes Day focuses on a theme related to diabetes; type-2 diabetes is largely preventable and treatable non-communicable disease that is rapidly increasing in numbers worldwide. Type 1 diabetes is not preventable but can be managed with insulin injections.

opics covered have included diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, diabetes and obesity, diabetes in the disadvantaged and the vulnerable, and diabetes in children and adolescents. While the campaigns last the whole year, the day itself marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best and John James Rickard Macleod, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.

Introduction

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. With type 1 diabetes, your body does not make insulin

DIABETES: NURSES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is The Nurse and Diabetes. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes.

Nurses currently account for over half of the global health workforce. They do outstanding work to support people living with a wide range of health concerns. People who either live with diabetes or are at risk of developing the condition need their support too.

People living with diabetes face a number of challenges, and education is vital to equip nurses with the skills to support them.

As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise across the world, the role of nurses and other health professional support staff becomes increasingly important in managing the impact of the condition.

Healthcare providers and governments must recognise the importance of investing in education and training. With the right expertise, nurses can make the difference for people affected by diabetes.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

 is an umbrella organization of over 230 national diabetes associations in 170 countries and territories. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. The Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950.

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Spread awareness ;

World Diabetes Day is a global occasion on which people with diabetes, health professionals, diabetes advocates, media, the general public and government organisations unite to raise awareness of diabetes. Your participation – both in the build-up to and following 14 November 2020 – is key to the success of the campaign and taking part can be exciting and hugely rewarding!

If your region or community is observing physical distancing guidelines due to COVID-19, you can set up online activities.

Some activities are given in the following

• a diabetes information session for residents in your community

•Organise a ‘Learn about diabetes’ event in schools or through online learning platforms

•Exercise in blue or join the Global Diabetes Walk

•Help people learn their potential risk of type 2 diabetes with our online test

•Organise a themed activity with your healthcare team

•Arrange an activity with your work colleagues

•Organise, sponsor or take part in a local diabetes fair

•Keep COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions in mind and hold events remotelyPRECAUTIONS AGAINST COVID-19

•Wash hands thoroughly and regularly

•Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands

•Disinfect objects and surfaces that are touched frequently

•Don’t share food, glasses, towels, etc.

•Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the crook of your arm when you cough or sneeze

•Avoid contact with people showing respiratory illness symptoms

•If you are ill with flu-like symptoms, stay at home

•Diabetes Symptoms

•Urinating often.

•Feeling very thirsty.

•Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating.

•Extreme fatigue.

•Blurry vision.

•Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal.

•Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)

•Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2).

 Symptoms of diabetes include

•increased thirst and urination

•increased hunger

•fatigue

•blurred vision

•numbness or tingling in the feet or hands

•sores that do not heal

•unexplained weight loss.

Early signs of disease; 

•Hunger and fatigue. Your body converts the food you eat into glucose that your cells use for energy. ... 

•Peeing more often and being thirstier. ... 

•Dry mouth and itchy skin. ... 

Control ;

•Control your weightGet

 •moving—and turn off the television.

1.Choose whole grains and whole grain products over refined grains and other highly processed carbohydrates.

2. Skip the sugary drinks, and choose water, coffee, or tea instead.

3. Choose healthy fats.