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Brazil is the fourth nation with the highest number of diabetics in the world, a disease that affects 14 million people in the country, according to the International Federation Diabetes (FID), cep According to an unpublished study conducted by Abril Intelligence with the support of AstraZeneca, only 1 in 4 Brazilian recognizes the diabetes as a serious illness.
The survey, presented this Friday in endoDEBATE 2018 and published in the journal Health indicates that most people do not understand the consequences of not treating diabetes adeq C & # This is because there was much of ignorance about the disease – including among the diabetics themselves. When there is evidence that the disease is badociated with the leading cause of death in the world and the fifth most prevalent in the country – cardiovascular disease – this lack of knowledge becomes even more serious
. This lack of information is even more disturbing. is badociated with the fact that about 40 million Brazilians are pre-diabetic, and of these, about 25% are expected to develop the disease in the next five years, according to Brazilian Diabetes Society (SBD). ] "There is evidence that the time between diagnosis and initiation of treatment will be directly related to a better or worse quality of life for the diabetic patient," says Carlos Eduardo Barra Couri, a research endocrinologist at the University of California. USP and a researcher
What we do not know
According to the survey, 37% of people with diabetes have been living with the disease for more than 10 years; however, 31% of them believe that once the disease is diagnosed, it is no longer possible to consume sugar which is not true.
Another point that Brazilians do not know about diabetes is that its consequences include cardiovascular disease, a condition that can lead to death: only 47% of diabetics believe that the disease can cause heart problems and 43% believe that it could cause stroke ; in non-diabetics, the number drops to 30% and 27%, respectively. The data reveal that the population reports diabetes primarily to vision and amputation problems. In addition, most respondents said that diseases such as cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer's disease are more serious than diabetes.
Another misconception is related to the causes of the disease: 50% of respondents – which is not always the case – while 35% badociate diabetes with stress . For specialists, this lack of knowledge about the risks of the disease can hinder early diagnosis and treatment, affect the quality of life of the patient and allow the occurrence of future complications.
Diabetes control
With the survey, nearly half (46%) of diabetics do not perform regular checkups to track the disease. Research has also shown that there are diabetics who do not perform the glycemic test that measures glucose tolerance; among the respondents, 56% said that they had already done so. The test glycated hemoglobin which was responsible for badyzing the patient's glycemic average, was performed more frequently in participants (91%).
The Diet is also of concern: Although research has found that Brazilians understand that healthy habits are fundamental to disease control, only 58% of diabetics say that they maintain a balanced diet;
When it comes to physical activity another important factor in diabetes surveillance, the number is halved: only 23% say that dietary restriction is the most important treatment disruptive.
Among the most important healthy habits for the disease, nondiabetic participants believe that adequate weight maintenance (67%), regular physical activity (69%) and good nutrition (79%) can help prevent the disease.
Metabolic Memory
Metabolic memory is caused by the late diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, which can cause heart problems. As type 2 is asymptomatic, often when the individual is diagnosed, blood sugar levels are already very high and this excess at the early stage of the disease can mark cell memory.
This problem particularly affects the cells related to the chronic attacks of hyperglycemia causing problems to the kidneys, the heart and the retina. This is because memory is compromised as cells retain this "memory" of high levels of sugar.
According to the experts, the faster the control of blood glucose, the lower the chances of complications. In addition, if the patient can reach the ideal glycemic target soon after diagnosis, it is possible to avoid metabolic memory and its risks.
Understanding More about Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
According to the SBD, Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks the beta cells responsible for the production of diabetes. insulin – a hormone that controls glucose levels – reducing or preventing their release into the body. When this happens, the glucose stays in the blood, instead of being used as energy. Type 1 usually appears in childhood or adolescence, but there are cases in adults. About 5% to 10% of people with diabetes have type 1.
This variety is treated with insulin, drugs, food planning and the like. physical activity to help control blood sugar. Type 2 occurs when the body can not properly use insulin when it produces or does not produce enough to control blood sugar levels.
