Samid: Diabetes experts question his lawyer's arguments

"Samid is diabetic and this can influence his behavior. Emotionally, he can be destabilized"By these words, and faced with the demand for expertise in psychiatry, attorney Vicente D 'Attoli, charged with the defense of the businessman arrested in Belize and accused of tax evasion, sparked an intense debate about the extent of this disease, victimization and liability in court cases.

Therefore, the Argentine Diabetes Federation (FAD) arrived at the crossroads of these statements in order to bring tranquility to the people and to clarify that diabetes can not justify the absence of court appearance for any reason whatsoever.

So, Gabriel Lijteroff, FAD Scientific Committee Director and President, Dr. Judit Laufer, said that the medical entity "aspires to the full integration of people with diabetes into society, with all the rights and obligations that entails, because having this disease does not put them on or under other citizens".

"We are concerned that it has been repeatedly baderted in public domain facts argue this disease to get different benefits in their conditions of paying their debts with the law", emphasized the experts in diabetes.

They also said that diabetes is a disease that affects 9.8% of the population over 18, according to the latest survey of risk factors in our country, so that "the same percentage is expected in the population prison ".

"Everyone must have an adequate diet, put his insulin, take his oral medications, self-monitor as directed and be responsible in his treatment, in that sense, as an institution. we demand that all rules of treatment and professional control be preserved by the state, "they insisted.

And they finalized their statement: "We are fighting day by day for people with diabetes to be helpful to themselves, their families and the society that contains them. With diabetes, you can have a busy life. And to defend the equity we preach, you can also go to jail if the law requires it"

A disease that affects millions of Argentineans

"Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects 1 out of 10 Argentine over 20, 50% of whom are unaware of their diagnosisthis implies that they do not take care measures for the disease, which evolves to present acute or chronic complications, "said Dr. Carla Musso, Diabetes Coordinator at University Hospital of the Favaloro Foundation.

Diabetes integrates the selective and simultaneous calling group Chronic noncommunicable or communicable diseases, which represent more than 70% of the burden of disease in the world, increasingly hit low- and high-income countries, especially the poorest and most vulnerable sectors, jeopardizing not only their economic development but also their social development.

In our country, 4 out of 10 people are overweight and 2 out of 10 are obese, according to figures from the Department of Health and Social Development of the nation. These are risk factors that clearly increase the possibility of developing diabetes.

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which glucose (sugar) levels in the blood are very high. It appears when the body loses the ability to produce insulin or use it properly and is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness and limb amputation lower. Pregnant women can also develop this condition, called gestational diabetes.

Type I diabetes: It is generated when the body stops producing the insulin it needs and it usually appears in children or young adults. People with this form of diabetes need insulin injections daily to control their blood sugar levels.

Some of the characteristic symptoms of this image are: excessive thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination, extreme fatigue and lack of energy, constant appetite, sudden weight loss, slow wound healing and blurred vision.

People with type I diabetes can lead normal, healthy lives by combining daily insulin therapy, strict medical control, healthy eating, and regular exercise.

Type II diabetes: This occurs when the body can produce insulin, but this is not enough or the body does not respond to its effects, which results in an accumulation of glucose in the blood. This is the most common type of diabetes and usually appears in adults.

People with this type of diabetes can spend a lot of time without knowing their disease, because it can take several years before symptoms begin to appear, resulting in a deterioration of the body due to excess glucose in the blood. Many people are diagnosed only when complications are present.

From risk factors for this pathology They are distinguished: obesity, poor diet, lack of physical activity, advanced age and family history of diabetes.

Patients with this type of diabetes usually do not need daily doses of insulin, but a strict medical control, oral medication, a healthy diet and of regular physical activity.

For the doctor Hugo Sanabria, Head of the ICBA Diabetes Clinic, Cardiovascular Institute, "Diabetes patients are two to three times more likely to suffer a heart attack, so it is important to educate the community, especially diabetics, about the need for comprehensive health care to prevent diabetes-related complications. fundamentally, cardiovascular complications. "

According to World Health Organization (WHO), There are currently 422 million people with diabetes worldwide and in Argentina, the disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 20.

The Nutrition specialist Virginia Busnelli (MN 110351) commented that "until recently, type 1 diabetes was almost the only form of presentation of this disease in children, but recent studies report a marked increase in Incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, presenting a higher frequency between 10 and 14 years with predominance in the female bad ".

Diabetes counseling

Food and Diabetes experts from the Mayo Clinic in the United States say that "eating healthy foods and being physically active most days of the week can help prevent unwanted weight gain." The following tips can help you avoid those extra pounds. :

-Calculate the calories. Eating and drinking fewer calories helps not to gain weight. Store the refrigerator and pantry with fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

– Plan that each meal have the right combination of starches, fruits, vegetables, proteins and fats. In general, experts recommend serving a dish containing 50% starch-free vegetables, 25% protein and 25% starch, such as rice or starchy foods, eg corn or peas (peas, peas). .

-Reduce portion sizesdo not use a second course and drink water instead of high calorie drinks. Discuss with the doctor, nurse or dietitian strategies and resources for planning meals.

-Do not skip meals. Do not try to reduce calories by skipping meals. When you skip a meal, you are more likely to make the wrong choice the next because you are very hungry. Skipping meals can also lower blood glucose levels if you do not adjust the insulin dose.

-Take a physical activity. Physical activity burns calories. The US Department of Health and Human Services has set a reasonable goal for most adults: at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity per week (walking, cycling, water aerobics, dancing). or gardening), in addition to muscle building exercises, at least twice a week. Ask the doctor what activities and exercises are best for you.

– Also ask the doctor how to better manage the exercise. Physical activity helps the body to use insulin more effectively. Therefore, depending on the amount of exercise you plan to do, you may need to reduce your insulin dose or eat a snack. It is possible that the blood glucose level drops even several hours after exercise.

-Consult your doctor about other diabetes medications. Some diabetes medications help regulate blood sugar.

-Add insulin only as directed. Do not skip and reduce insulin doses to avoid gaining weight. Although you can lose weight by taking less insulin than you have been prescribed, the risks are serious because without a sufficient amount of insulin, the blood glucose level will increase just like the risk of complications badociated with diabetes.