Latest studies done by experts show that is going to spread by 7 percent among adult people by the year 2005. They say that the reason of this is the bad health habits by people shortage of heart health knowledge. It is expected that there will be around 380 million people in the next twenty years. The number of diabetics has jump in the last two decades from 30 to 246 million.

Martin Silink, incoming president of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) said that this is a disease which is spreading slowly between people. All people are in danger of this disease.

Diabetes is considered as one of the most emerging disease in the public health, also diabetes is similar to AIDS in the number of deaths yearly. It kill around 3.8 million people every year by heart attacks and heart strokes.

The rate of diabetics is very high; 7 million people are suffering each year. Most of these people are in developed countries. People in developed country eat more fat which in turns raises obesity between people, as we know obesity is one of major causes of heart disease. Because of this reason, most of diabetics are from developed countries.

It is advised by doctors that people in rich countries watch their health habits and diets, in addition people must do exercises regularly. This will help to prevent and fight diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is increasing faster in the Middle East, for instance the rate between people in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in around 16 to 20 percent. The highest rate of diabetes occurs in the small South Pacific nation of Nauru which is greater than 30 percent.
China and India have the highest number of diabetics which is 40 million.

In the year 2005 studies showed that diabetes is spreading quickly in developing countries, according to Jonathan Shaw of the International Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia.

Experts expect that the rates will double in South America, and will increase by 80 percent in Africa and 56 percent Indian sub-continent.

Diabetes is not just a health matter or just a social wellbeing matter; it is also an economic matter. Many countries which suffer from diabetics high rates can not handle the costs of diabetes care.

The Atlas also shows the impact of Western style, urban lives on the spread of diabetes, comparing people of similar ethnic backgrounds who live in different economic environments.

The effect of the new western life style on diabetes rates is very high, we could recognize this by comparing two countries with similar cultures and different economy. Only ten percent of people in Tunisia suffer from heart disease, while in the United Arab Emirates where the new life style spreads between people the rate is doubled.

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Diabetes is not contagious. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Diabetes means a disease where people have too much sugar in their blood. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where people have too much glucose (a kind of sugar) in the blood. Diabetes is likely to be underreported as the underlying cause of death on death certificates. About 65 percent of deaths among those with diabetes are attributed to heart disease and stroke. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. There are 20.8 million children in the United States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. The three main types of diabetes are type 1 diabetes , type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. Sugar is the basic fuel for the cells in the body, and insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells.

Type-2 diabetes accounts for more than 90% of all diabetes worldwide. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is often associated with obesity and hypertension and elevated cholesterol , and with the condition Metabolic syndrome. People develop type 2 diabetes because the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat do not use insulin properly. It is also associated with acromegaly, Cushing’s syndrome and a number of other endocrinological disorders. About 90–95% of all North American cases of diabetes are type 2, and about 20% of the population over the age of 65 has diabetes mellitus type 2. The fraction of type 2 diabetics in other parts of the world varies substantially, almost certainly for environmental and lifestyle reasons, though these are not known in detail. Family history and genetics play a large role in type 2 diabetes. Low activity level, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is more prevalent among Hispanics, Native Americans, African Americans, and Asians/Pacific Islanders than in non-Hispanic whites. Type-2 di
abetes is a lifelong illness, which generally starts in middle age or later part of life, but can start at any age. People who are overweight and inactive are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes doesn’t develop overnight. It usually begins with insulin resistance, where the body’s cells can’t use insulin properly. Glucose builds up in the bloodstream. The pancreas keeps on producing insulin to try and get the blood glucose level down. Over time the pancreas loses its ability to secrete insulin. This can sometimes result in the person with type 2 diabetes having to inject insulin every day. Obesity, aging, and lack of exercise can all play a role in developing insulin resistance and heightening the risk for diabetes. Treatment for type 2 diabetes is a lifelong commitment of blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, regular exercise and, sometimes, diabetes medications or insulin therapy.

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Tips

1. Type 2 is initially treated by adjustment in diet and exercise, and weight loss.

2. Meal planning includes choosing healthy foods, eating the right amount of food, and eating meals at the right time.

3. Regular exercise helps control the amount of glucose in the blood. It also helps burn excess calories and fat so you can manage your weight.

4. Exercise improves overall health by improving blood flow and blood pressure.

5. Oral sulfonylureas (like glimepiride, glyburide, and tolazamide) trigger the pancreas to make more insulin.

6. Biguanides (Metformin) tell the liver to decrease its production of glucose, which increases glucose levels in the blood stream.

7. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (such as acarbose) decrease the absorption of carbohydrates from the digestive tract, thereby lowering the after-meal glucose levels.

8. Thiazolidinediones (such as rosiglitazone) help insulin work better at the cell site.

9. Wear a diabetes identification bracelet and carry change or a cell phone for a phone call in case of emergency.

10. Drink extra fluids that do not contain sugar before, during, and after exercise.

11. Protect feet with comfortable, well-fitting shoes.

12. Stop smoking because it worsens blood flow to the feet.