Chronic Diseases & Nutrition: Diabetes Overview

<p>25% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical inactivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Type 2 Diabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autoimmune disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5 to 10% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prediabetes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Middle age and obesity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>13,559,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insulin therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impaired glucose tolerance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2020, 34% of the population in Newfoundland & Labrador had diabetes or prediabetes, with 13% having diagnosed diabetes.

By 2030, it is estimated that 38% of the population in Newfoundland & Labrador will have diabetes or prediabetes.

Diabetes in Newfoundland & Labrador incurs an estimated $67 million annually in direct healthcare costs.

Maintaining a healthy body weight, choosing a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, regular exercise, alcohol restriction, and smoking cessation can greatly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Newfoundland & Labrador has high rates of modifiable risk factors for diabetes, including physical inactivity, overweight and obesity, low fruit & vegetable intake, heavy drinking, and tobacco smoking.

Diabetes is a significant health concern, ranking among the top 10 causes of death for adults. In Canada alone, an estimated 2.4 million individuals were living with diabetes in 2016.

Type 1 diabetes accounts for a smaller proportion of cases (5-10%) and typically develops in childhood or adolescence. It's an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the pancreas, hindering insulin production, requiring external insulin.

Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent form, characterized by insulin resistance. Obesity is a key factor in many cases, and other risk factors include middle age, physical inactivity, body fat accumulation, and genetics.

Prediabetes signifies blood glucose levels higher than normal, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. It is a major risk factor for developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Factors that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes include middle age, physical inactivity, body fat accumulation, and genetic predisposition. Obesity is particularly common in many cases.

An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues as if they were foreign invaders. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the pancreas, affecting insulin production.

Fast-acting insulin works quickly to lower blood sugar levels, typically used before meals. Long-acting insulin provides a more sustained level of blood sugar control, often used once or twice a day.

Prediabetes poses a serious risk for developing diabetes later on, as well as increasing susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases. It's crucial to manage prediabetes to prevent progression to diabetes.