What is Diabetes?

Type 1 Juvenile or Childhood Onset

Lack of insulin production in the body Cause: UNKNOWN

Type 2 Non-Insulin Dependent

Bodys ineffective use of insulin Cause: Closely related with PHYSICAL INACTIVITY or EXCESS BODY WEIGHT

Increasing rise of Diabetes

Rapid increase in both adults and children all around the world 366 million people with diabetes in 2011 Prediction 552 million people will have diabetes in 2030 78 000 children develop diabetes every year

Diabetes will rise by 164% between 2000 and 2030!!

Increasing Diabetes in Qatar

Qatar - AMONG the TOP 12 countries with most incidence of diabetes 16% of the Qatar population is diabetic 30% of diabetic children in Qatar are Type 2!!!

Complications of Diabetes

Eye Disease
Heart Disease

Kidney Disease

Warning Signs of Diabetes

Frequent urination Unusual If youthirst have many of the symptoms Extreme hunger mentioned, or if you find that your family Unusual weight loss or friends have, consult a doctor Extreme fatigue and Irritability immediately! Frequent infections Blurred vision Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Management and Prevention of Diabetes

Healthy Eating: avoiding foods high in sugars and saturated fats

Physical Activity: 30 mins of moderate activity per day

Body weight: Maintain healthy weight improves insulin resistance and reduces blood glucose

World Diabetes Day Raising Awareness

Celebrated worldwide on Nov 14 after Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin Blue Circle Significance:
Circle Health and Life Blue Sky that unites ALL nations

Blue Circle UNITES everyone for diabetes

Official Campaign Video

Unite for Diabetes

What are we going to do?

BLUE DAY ON NOVEMBER 14 for QR 5 Extra donations are ALWAYS WELCOME DIABETIC WALKATHON by Qatar Diabetes Association:

Day: 16th November 2012 Time: 2.30pm - 5.00pm Place: Doha Corniche (From ORY to Sheraton Doha)

Sign up sheet on the Medical Science Club Board

Where will the funds go?

International Diabetes Federations LIFE FOR A CHILD program Helps diabetic children in developing countries through free treatment, medicines and a strong support system Currently has helped over 10,000 children in 39 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES! Support them Little drops make a mighty ocean!

Diabetes is a Silent Killer, but support it and UNITE FOR DIABETES!

www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday