With the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), it has been celebrated every year on November 14 since 1991, with the aim of drawing attention to the importance of diabetes and raising awareness about strategies for preventing and managing the disease. 'World Diabetes Day' It is celebrated as.

This year's theme is, just like last year, “Access to diabetes care” was determined as . In this context, the target is; Focusing on providing better access to quality diabetes education for healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes. Early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, preventing the development of complications and improving the quality of life should be the main goal of healthcare professionals. For this reason, it is multidisciplinary; a limited combination of multiple disciplines (doctor, dietitian, sports scientist, etc.) is of great importance.

WHAT IS DIABETES?

It is a disease that manifests itself when the amount of blood sugar increases as a result of the sugar that is formed as a result of the digestion of the food we eat and passes into the blood, unable to enter the cells from the blood and constantly remaining in the blood. Diabetes can, in some cases, last a lifetime, even if not properly supported and controlled. cardiovascular diseases (cardiovascular diseases), kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage and diabetic foot It can invite various health problems such as:

DIABETES SYMPTOMS WHAT ARE THEY?

• Excessive thirst and drinking too much water
• frequent urination
• dry mouth
• Weakness
• weight loss
• Cuts and wounds take longer to heal
• blurred vision

WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO PREVENT DIABETES?

• Getting healthy eating habits
• Eating a regular and balanced diet
• Avoid consuming simple carbohydrate foods and drinks such as sugar (white bread, french fries, popcorn, cookies, desserts, sodas, etc.).
• Being physically active and exercising regularly
• Maintaining weight control
• Staying away from smoking and alcohol

exp. dit. Aysel Kanioglulari
Expert Dietician

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