Saturday, October 22, 2011

DIABETES WARNING FOR THE AGED 40 YEARS



Diabetes is a serious disease that can occur in people of all ages, from birth to old age. There are three main forms of this disease, referred to as type-1 diabetes occurs most often in children and young adults, Type-2 Diabetes that occurs mainly in older people and so far the main diabetic condition which consists of about 90% of all cases of diabetes. There is also another type called Gestational Diabetes, a temporary condition that can develop in a small percentage of women during pregnancy.

From sources other information associated with diabetes. In fact in the year 2011, there were 3 groups defined by age 20 to 44 years, 45 to 64 years, and people aged 65 years or more.

Most of the diabetes occurs in older people. And now, the smallest amount of diabetes included in the age group 20 to 44.About 4 times as many people in the age group 45. Then up to 64 and 65 years dalatm older age groups, two times more than the age group 45 to 64 age.

  • Group1: Age 20-44 - 465 000 new cases of diabetes 
  • Group2: Age 45 to 64 - 1.052 million new cases of diabetes 
  • Group3: Age 65 years or more - 390 000 new cases of diabetes 


]Therefore, if you are over 40 years old, overweight, and follow the lifestyle of little physical activity. Immediately check the medicine for blood tests, which will indicate whether you are in a high risk group 2, if not, there's still time to prevent it, but unfortunately, once diagnosed, there is no cure.

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