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What percentage of the population in Newfoundland and Labrador is estimated to live with diabetes or prediabetes by 2030?
What percentage of the population in Newfoundland and Labrador is estimated to live with diabetes or prediabetes by 2030?
Which of the following lifestyle habits is NOT mentioned as reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following lifestyle habits is NOT mentioned as reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes?
What is the annual direct health care cost attributed to diabetes in Newfoundland and Labrador?
What is the annual direct health care cost attributed to diabetes in Newfoundland and Labrador?
What percentage of adults in Newfoundland and Labrador are classified as heavy drinkers?
What percentage of adults in Newfoundland and Labrador are classified as heavy drinkers?
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Which of the following risk factors is reported as the highest among adults in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Which of the following risk factors is reported as the highest among adults in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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What is the prevalent form of diabetes accounting for 90-95% of cases?
What is the prevalent form of diabetes accounting for 90-95% of cases?
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Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following factors is NOT commonly associated with Type 2 diabetes?
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What percentage of diabetes cases in Canada was Type 1 diabetes estimated to represent in 2016?
What percentage of diabetes cases in Canada was Type 1 diabetes estimated to represent in 2016?
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Which condition is characterized by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis?
Which condition is characterized by blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis?
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Which demographic factors can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes?
Which demographic factors can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes?
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What is the estimated number of people with diabetes in Canada by the year 2030?
What is the estimated number of people with diabetes in Canada by the year 2030?
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Which treatment is typically required for individuals with Type 1 diabetes?
Which treatment is typically required for individuals with Type 1 diabetes?
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What is one of the major risk factors associated with future diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?
What is one of the major risk factors associated with future diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?
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Study Notes
Chronic Diseases & Nutrition: Diabetes
- Diabetes is one of the top 10 killers of adults.
- In Canada, an estimated 2.4 million people had diabetes by 2016.
- Common forms of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2.
- Warning signs of diabetes (Type 1 and later stages of Type 2) include excessive urination and thirst, glucose in the urine, weight loss with fatigue, cravings for sweets, frequent infections, blurred vision, pain in the legs/feet, slow healing of wounds, itching, and drowsiness, and abnormally high glucose levels in the blood.
Type 1 Diabetes
- Accounts for 5 to 10% of diabetes cases.
- Characterized by an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the pancreas, resulting in the inability to produce insulin.
- Requires external insulin sources, often in the form of fast-acting and long-acting insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes
- The predominant type of diabetes.
- Characterized by the body's reduced sensitivity to insulin.
- Obesity is a significant factor.
- Other factors contributing include middle age, physical inactivity, body fat accumulation, and genetic inheritance.
Prediabetes
- A condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis.
- Considered a major risk factor for future diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
- Previously known as impaired glucose tolerance.
Diabetes Prevalence in Canada
- 34% of Canadians currently live with diabetes or prediabetes.
- 13% of Canadians have a diagnosed case of diabetes.
- In 2020, 11,232,000 Canadians (or 29% of the population) had either diagnosed diabetes or prediabetes.
- Projected 2030 figures estimate 13,559,000 people (32% of the population) with either condition.
- Direct healthcare costs in Canada for diabetes are $3.8B annually.
Diabetes Prevalence in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 34% of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians live with diabetes or prediabetes.
- 13% live with diagnosed diabetes.
- 2020 figures: 185,000 residents (or 34% of the population) have either diagnosed diabetes or prediabetes
- 2030 figures estimate 211,000 residents (or 38% of the population) will have either condition.
- Direct healthcare costs in the province are $67M annually.
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
- Individuals with healthy lifestyles (maintaining a healthy weight, eating a diet high in vegetables, fruit, fish, poultry, and whole grains, regular exercise, restricting alcohol, and abstaining from smoking) have a greatly reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes.
Risk Factors for Diabetes in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 53.2% of adults and 52.1% of youth are physically inactive.
- 36% of adults are overweight and 40.2% are obese.
- 81.7% of adults aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables.
- 25% of males and 15% of females are considered heavy drinkers.
- 18.2% of adults are current smokers
Management of Diabetes
- Weight management (particularly for type 2).
- Dietary management includes: adequate nutrient intake, adequate fiber intake, moderate intake of added sugars, controlled total carbohydrate intake, low in saturated fat, adequate protein intake.
- Physical activity improves tissue sensitivity to insulin (sometimes requires pharmaceutical intervention).
Resources for Diabetes Management
- Most provinces have active Diabetes Canada regional offices and provincial programs for diabetes management.
- Dietitians are excellent resources for assessing dietary approaches to reduce diabetes risk.
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This quiz covers essential information about diabetes, including its prevalence, forms, and warning signs. It delves into the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, highlighting their causes and management. Test your knowledge on chronic diseases and how nutrition plays a critical role in managing diabetes.
