Original title: Diabetes and lifestyle related experts: Strengthening self-management can control diabetes
November 14th is United Nations Diabetes Day. Xu Gugen, director of the Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Second People’s Hospital, said on the same day that although the pathogenesis of diabetes is complicated, most diabetic patients, especially those with type 2 diabetes, have relatively clear predisposing factors. Delaying the onset of time can also delay the onset of complications for patients with diagnosed diabetes.”
Diabetes is a disease that is directly related to lifestyle. The cause of the disease is closely related to lifestyle and diet. Studies have found that age greater than or equal to 40 years old, hypertension, dyslipidemia, overweight and obesity, and family history of diabetes are all high-risk factors for diabetes. According to statistics, the prevalence of diabetes in adults in my country is 12.8%, and the number of patients is about 130 million. In recent years, with changes in dietary structure and faster pace of life, diabetes has gradually become younger.
Xu Gugen said that for diabetic patients, it is necessary to pay attention to comprehensive management, including diet therapy, exercise, drug therapy, blood glucose monitoring and other aspects. Adhere to comprehensive management, diabetes can be controlled, and life close to normal can be achieved.
The “Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in China (2020 Edition)” released in April this year pointed out that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in my country has risen to 11.2%. “The treatment of type 2 diabetes needs to start from the cause. Obesity and insulin resistance caused by poor lifestyle are the main reasons for its onset.” Xu Gugen said.
On the same day, the Second People’s Hospital of Guangdong Province was inaugurated and established a center to treat diabetes mellitus. The center adopted comprehensive treatment measures, including reasonable application of drugs to protect β cells, psychological counseling, precise nutrition, scientific exercise, and good lifestyle training. Improve insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia.
Chen Bo, deputy director of the Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Second People’s Hospital, said that diabetes is a disease caused by multiple reasons. The causes of the disease are diverse and complicated. Everyone is the first person responsible for their own health, and patients need to maintain a good life. Way, return to the hospital regularly for review. (Wang Shiyao)
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