Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus

A children’s silent killer

Do you know?Most of the children from Singapore

and western countries such as United States, America, Canada…have

diabetes at the age of <12.

WHY?

WHY do people get diabetes at a very young age?

• In old days, people said only old or obese human being are suffering diabetes.

• In this days, children have to inject themselves for about twice a day

Remember

Foods that today's children enjoy:•McDonald•Double Cheeseburger tambah cheese•Sweets

CONTAIN TOO MUCH AMOUNT OF SUGAR!

What is diabetes mellitus?

• A chronic condition associated with abnormally high sugar

• Results from either deficiency of or a resistance to insulin-a hormone produced by the pancreas whose function is to lower blood sugar.

Insulin

• a hormone • regulating the energy and glucose metabolism

in the body• Did you know?

Insulin contains 51 amino acids.

Types of diabetes mellitus

• Type 1: insulin dependent; juvenile on set

• Type 2: adult on set diabetes; non-insulin dependent

InsulinInsulin Injection

Signs and symptoms

• frequent urination• increased thirst and hunger• Blurred vision• Mouth smell of acetone• Weight loss• Hypervelanting• Nausea• Vomiting• Abdominal pain• Kidney failure• Mood swings

Treatment• close dietary management• Exercise at least half an hour a day• use of appropriate medications • wear diabetic shoe and socks• Kidney and pancreas transplant• Consult and follow a doctor’s advise• Stop eating rice or even sweet foods

Prevention

• Exercise regularly• Avoid consuming unhealthy food• Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and

triglycerides since young• Maintain body weight