From June 2 to 8, the French Federation of Diabetics reiterates, for the third time, the diabetes prevention week.
This will be an opportunity to create a close relationship with the population but also to inform and educate them about this chronic disease. In 2009, it was estimated that 3.5 million French people had diabetes, while this number had been anticipated for 2016.
The secretary of the French Association of Diabetics (AFD), Gérard Raymond, declares that only prevention can truly overcome the significant increase in the number of diabetics.
“Currently, in France there are 700,000 people living with diabetes without knowing it“
A dramatic increase in people with diabetes
Diabetes is growing so exponentially that we use the term epidemic. Today, of the French population, 4 million people have diabetes.
Diabetes: a sneaky chronic disease
Type 2 diabetes, manifested by an increase in blood sugar levels, would take between 5 and 10 years before being diagnosed. During this time, the state of health can worsen considerably.
In addition, the probability of preventing the progression of the disease – by adapting an adequate hygiene of life, by consulting his health professional regularly and by following a treatment if necessary – will be more important if the person knows he is diabetic.
Diabetes: a disease not without risk
Diabetes is a disease that can be fatal, although it is not inevitable. It is the cause of 30,000 deaths per year and can cause very serious complications.
It is important not to trivialize it but rather to react, by implementing all the means to limit its evolution: treatment, diet, physical activity, medical follow-up, etc.
Diabetes: a cost for health insurance
According to the French Federation of Diabetics, the care of people with diabetes would represent ” 10% of health spending “. Diabetes is a major health concern but also an economic one.
A disease that is known is a disease that can be cured. Better information is to stop the epidemic.
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Good to know: you can assess your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by clicking on the following link, made available by the French Federation of Diabetics: http://www.contrelediabete.fr/le-test.html |
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Sources: The French Federation of Diabetics |
