In the world, 40 out of 100 people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are unaware that they have this chronic metabolic disease, and it is estimated that by 2030 the number of patients in the Central American and Caribbean region could be 5.4 million. .
The estimate can be fulfilled since it takes years for the symptoms of this type of diabetes to manifest, making diagnosis late and increasing complications.
“One of the biggest challenges in treating this condition is that it is approached passively and today we know that it coexists with other conditions such as cardiovascular disease or kidney failure, so we need to ensure that the patient approach is holistic and comprehensive is about treatment treatments, follow-up plans and analyzes that control not only the primary disease, but also associated conditions, ”he explains Esteban Coto, AstraZeneca Medical Manager for Central America and the Caribbean.
If type 2 diabetes is not treated properly, the risk of serious complications such as blindness, neurological damage and foot ulcers can increase.
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Obesity is one of the most common causes of diabetes, and 1.9 billion adults have it, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Coto He said one of the most important recommendations for preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes is to eat a healthy diet that eliminates or reduces the consumption of sugar and saturated fat; exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, avoid tobacco use, constantly monitor body weight and have regular medical check-ups.
The medical manager added that in the case of patients who need a medication to control their disease, it is essential that they follow and follow the recommendations of their treating physician.
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