12 Questions
What is a potential consequence of diabetes on vision?
Permanent vision loss
Which type of diabetes requires daily administration of insulin?
Type 1 diabetes
What can happen if type 2 diabetes is left untreated?
High levels of blood sugar
What contributes to developing type 2 diabetes?
Being overweight
Which type of diabetes is often preventable?
Type 2 diabetes
What is a risk factor associated with gestational diabetes?
Increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the future for the mother only
What is the primary role of insulin in the body?
Regulates blood glucose
What effect does uncontrolled diabetes have on the body?
Nerve and blood vessel damage
In 2019, what percentage of all deaths were due to diabetes before the age of 70?
48%
How did the probability of dying from noncommunicable diseases change globally between 2000 and 2019?
Decreased by 22%
What are some symptoms of diabetes?
Damage to blood vessels in the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves
What was the percentage increase in age-standardized mortality rates from diabetes between 2000 and 2019?
3%
Learn about the chronic disease diabetes, where the body struggles to produce or use insulin effectively. Hyperglycaemia is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and can lead to serious damage to the body's systems over time.
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