November is National Diabetes Month
This month is dedicated to raise awareness of diabetes and support those affected by the condition. It is a global issue that affects millions of people, and the number affected continues to raise. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases are behind this campaign with the motto “Take Charge of Tomorrow”
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose also called blood sugar is too high.
The risk factors include obesity, being overweight, a family history of diabetes and prevalence in some ethnic groups.
Advice for those affected by diabetes is to manage blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels with the help of health care professionals.
Keep physically active, not smoking and eating a healthy diet. Take any prescribed medication on time. Reach or maintain a healthy weight. Take care of your mental health. Managing diabetes can be hard.
World Diabetes Day 14th November marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who discovered insulin.