{"id":33594,"date":"2016-11-15T12:47:37","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T12:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/?p=33594"},"modified":"2016-12-05T12:20:48","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T12:20:48","slug":"world-diabetes-day-spreads-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/altcardiff\/no-logo\/world-diabetes-day-spreads-awareness","title":{"rendered":"World Diabetes Day spreads awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 14 November, events around the world took place in order to raise awareness of diabetes. World Diabetes Day is a global initiative launched by the International Diabetes Federation to support and help those who have the condition.<\/p>\n

An estimated 183,000 people in Wales suffer from diabetes as well as a further 59,000 who are thought to still be undiagnosed.<\/p>\n

Dai Williams, Diabetes UK Cymru\u2019s Director said: \u201cWe are focused on setting the record straight and focusing on the realities of living with the condition. There is still a lack of understanding when it comes to people being aware of the seriousness of diabetes and this worries us at Diabetes UK Cymru.\u201d<\/p>\n

This seriousness is exemplified through the mortality rate; 3,750 people are killed every year in Wales as a result of having the condition. This is a staggering 1,200 more than Diabetes UK expected.<\/p>\n

These cases cost NHS Wales \u00a3500 million, which is 10% of its annual budget. The large majority of these cases concern those who suffer from type two diabetes. Risk factors that aid the development include: family history, age, background and a person being over weight.<\/p>\n

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Diabetes is also a concerning factor for pregnant women.<\/p>\n

Ellen Chapman, 28, mother of two, knew there was a risk factor associated with her most recent pregnancy but as her condition was borderline she knew how to manage and maintain the condition.<\/p>\n

Health Challenge Wales is a national initiative which offers network advice, help for early detection and other nuggets of wisdom that enable readers to combat type two diabetes. As well as this, a know your risk tool<\/a> has also been launched.<\/p>\n

Dai also says, \u201cNow is a time to share our concerns about the scale and seriousness of diabetes, but it is also a fantastic opportunity to highlight that with the right healthcare, support and management, diabetes doesn\u2019t have to hold anyone back.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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