World Diabetes Day 2021
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This refers to a bunch of health conditions appearing in conjunction which increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and also diabetes ... but sharing the same ICDA code makes me call it all the same thing.
This metabolic syndrome includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels and is said to increase a person's risk for heart attack and stroke.
The waist enlargement not withstanding, the entirety of the disorders do not have a lot in the way of symptoms.
The prescribed path of treatment includes weight loss, exercise, a healthy diet, and stopping of smoking. Medications are typically a part of the treatment regimen.
Today we have another World Diabetes Day which is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held under the auspices of the International Diabetes Federation. Metabolic syndrome, adult onset diabetes, and juvenile diabetes are all under the umbrella of this awareness.
So if you find yourself diagnosed with any of those conditions which may be classified in the realm of diabetes you should be under the care of your healthcare professional and follow their instructions.
During the interim, have a happy World Diabetes Day if there is such a thing.