diabetic
Are you a diabetic?
Diabetes is a condition that is classified as a Non-Communicable Disease or NCD and can cause acute myocardial infarction, paralysis, and kidney failure.
Attributes of Diabetics:
- Obesity and a lack of urgency to exercise
- Enjoys eating extremely sweet or salty foods
- Urinates frequently during the night
- Often feels stressed
Indication of Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure >130/90 MmHg
- Measured glucose levels HbA1c>9%
- Dark spots on the neck or groin area
- Wounds have difficulty healing properly
To reduce the risk it is recommended to undergo behavioral or lifestyle changes such as not eating foods that are too sweet or salty, get regular exercise, and visit the doctor for health check-ups to diagnose the risk or presence of diabetes.
Bangkok Diabetes Thyroid and Endocrine Center
HEALTH INFORMATION
Exercise for Disease Prevention
Wednesday, August 19 , 2015
The World Health Organization has encouraged every country’s population to exercise regularly to prevent sickness from the following 5 diseases
Maintain a Healthy Weight with the 2:1:1 Formula
Wednesday, August 19 , 2015
We can control our weight by following the 2:1:1 formula, this means avoiding foods high in animal fat (which are hard to digest), foods that are too sweet or too salty. Rather your diet should primarily compose of fruits and vegetables whilst maintain a regular exercise program.
NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases)
Wednesday, August 19 , 2015
Non-communicable disease (NCD) is a medical condition or disease that is non-infectious or non-transmissible. NCDs can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly.
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