The European Society of Cardiology marked the World Diabetes Day by emphasizing the simple steps for diabetics.
The press release highlights that the forecast of 330 million diabetes cases worldwide by 2050. This figure represents a staggering 3% of the predicted global population.
The mechanisms that link the onset of diabetes with subsequent development of CVD include above-average lipid levels, inflammation of vascular walls, high blood pressure, and an excess of ‘bad’ cholesterol produced by the liver.
Additionally, the effects of continuing to smoke are particularly potent for diabetics, with a dramatic increase in mortality rates being an inevitable outcome. Despite this, most diabetics can greatly alleviate the symptoms of CVD by making sensible diet and lifestyle choices.
The members said that the the impact of growing obesity levels is pushing Type 2 diabetes into an epidemic. It is a very serious problem for healthcare providers due to the cost of treatment, but also for cardiologists who now see diabetes prevention as one of the main health challenges.
The members said that the the impact of growing obesity levels is pushing Type 2 diabetes into an epidemic. It is a very serious problem for healthcare providers due to the cost of treatment, but also for cardiologists who now see diabetes prevention as one of the main health challenges.
Around 60% of cardiovascular patients nowadays are pre-diabetic or diabetic, a significant increase from our experience of 20 years ago.”
Diabetics with CVD are urged to follow the ESC recommendations for patients which, quite simply, are summarised as:
Diabetics with CVD are urged to follow the ESC recommendations for patients which, quite simply, are summarised as:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Exercise more
- Stop smoking
- Limit alcohol intake
Following this common sense advice will have a very positive impact on the progression of CVD. They stressed that the complications of CVD when added to the underlying effects of diabetes are a dangerous combination that should be avoided at all costs. That is why it is important to manage the diet and lifestyle changes to prevent the progression of CVD.
The press release also highlighted the pioneering work done by “Chronic Disease Alliance” organization in Europe.
No comments:
Post a Comment