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Diabetes is estimated to effecting 1.7 Australians. A recent media release showed the prevalence of known cases in the western Melbourne showed that one in seven suffered from this disease. With a section of this community (over 55 age group) having a rate of one in three. The most common type of diabetes is Type 2, affecting 85-90% of all people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the body’s inability to produce enough insulin the body needs for correct functioning. It is a result of both environmental and predisposing or genetic factors. Diabetes Australia reports that up to 60 per cent of diabetes cases could be prevented, or at least be delayed. The risk is greatly associated with factors such as insufficient physical activity, obesity and high blood pressure. Adults over the age of 45 have a higher risk in developing Type 2 diabetes; however it is becoming increasingly prevalent amongst the younger population. If you at risk, there are a number of ways you can help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes including: 
What’s considered Physical Activity? Any activity that gets your heart rate and breathing rate up. Be as creative as you like and try something different! Some individuals with type 2 diabetes aren’t diagnosed with this disease until they may have complication of diabetes such as a heart attack, vision problems or a stroke. They may have a no symptoms for years. Below are a list of symptoms which are commonly associated with type 2 diabetes
Test you knowledge on Diabetes below. References: Diabetes Australia - www.diabetesaustralia.com.au |
