Pakistan stands first in Diabetes in the World as Pakistan is now ranked first in diabetes surpassing China and India in the list.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Atlas 10th Edition, around 33 million people are living with it in the country, officials and experts said on Friday.
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which a person’s body is unable to either produce or utilize adequate insulin, the hormone that enables the cells of the body to absorb glucose, or sugar, from the bloodstream.
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) offers an even more sobering statistic, citing diabetes as the cause of 6.7 million deaths in 2021.
Diabetes is a particular concern in Pacific Island nations, where fruits and vegetables can be expensive, fast food is common, and genetic factors may increase diabetes risk.
1. Why Diabetes is dangerous?
This lack of insulin results in starving cells and an elevated level of sugar in the blood, a condition known as Hyperglycaemia, which can damage bodily systems if left untreated. Fortunately, proper management of it and regular check-ups can prevent many of these complications.
If not properly treated, however, it can be a serious, even life-threatening condition.
Health complications caused by this disease include glaucoma and cataracts, kidney disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), skin complications, damage to nerves and blood vessels, and foot complications.
Extreme cases can lead to a heart attack, stroke, or the need to amputate a limb. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths in 2019, 48% of which occurred in patients younger than 70 years of age.
2. Demographics of Diabetes
The top 10 countries (and 5 territories) in which it is the most prevalent are listed below, and a full list of the world’s countries, their disease rates, and the percentage of those with it who are estimated to be undiagnosed and unaware can be found further down.
Top 5 Countries with the Highest Rate
- Pakistan — 30.8%
- French Polynesia (France territory) — 25.2%
- Kuwait — 24.9%
- Northern Mariana Islands (U.S. territory) — 23.4%
- Mauritius — 22.6%
According to the Center for Disease Control, prediabetes afflicts more than 30% of adults in the United States. Pakistan stands first in Diabetes in the World.
It is reversible and can be prevented from progressing to full diabetes by following a diet and exercise routine, but it goes undiagnosed in more than 80% of cases.
3. How to cure
Diabetes is curable disease however, prevention is better than treatment. To prevent diabetes, yoga is a best solution.
Similarly, regular exercise, good eating habits and balanced diet can also prevent us with this dangerous disease.
The diabetic patients can also make things easy for them with yoga, exercise, and healthy diet and necessary medication.
