2000 undergo glucose screenings in northern border region
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today
Arab Today, arab today
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today

2,000 undergo glucose screenings in Northern Border region

Arab Today, arab today

Arab Today, arab today 2,000 undergo glucose screenings in Northern Border region

Riyadh - Arab Today

The Ministry of Health (MoH) launched a massive diabetes health awareness campaign in the Northern Border region where 2,000 people underwent blood glucose screening tests.
The program covered 19 central locations, 15 mosques and other areas of the city. Thirty-two cases were found with elevated glucose levels and another 96 cases were in pre-diabetic stages, a ministry official said; these patients were referred for further treatment.
It is estimated that 50 percent of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, which underscores the importance of education and blood glucose screenings among the population.
There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, which is a hormone needed for sugar to enter blood cells to produce energy. Formerly known as juvenile diabetes, the onset occurs over a relatively short time.
Type 2 occurs when the body becomes resistant to, or does not make enough insulin; it is most commonly found in adults over 40. This type of diabetes represents 90 percent of cases in Saudi Arabia. Usually, it results from unhealthy dietary habits, lack of exercise and the prevalence of obesity. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, and in some cases, medication to stimulate the remaining insulin cells.
The prevalence of diabetes in the Kingdom is reported at an alarming level with over 25 percent of the adult population suffering from the disease, a figure that is expected to double by 2030.
Reports suggest that the Kingdom spends approximately SR30 billion ($8 billion) every year on the treatment of diabetes, with treatment for one patient costing the government SR5,000 per year if there are no complications. Costs increase to SR98,000-SR180,000 to treat renal failure patients.
Recently in Riyadh, Dr. Mohammed Al-Harbi, an expert in endocrinology, advised parents to ensure their children eat a balanced diet and get regular exercise to prevent obesity, which could lead to diabetes.
Diabetes is among the top 10 causes of disability, resulting in life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, lower limb amputation and blindness. Globally, 336 million people have diabetes, with this figure estimated to rise to over 550 million by 2030. There are 4.6 million diabetes-related deaths every year, or one every seven seconds.

Source: Arab News

arabstoday
arabstoday

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

2000 undergo glucose screenings in northern border region 2000 undergo glucose screenings in northern border region

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

2000 undergo glucose screenings in northern border region 2000 undergo glucose screenings in northern border region

 



GMT 23:45 2017 Tuesday ,17 October

Kerry calls for Syrian, Arab ground troops against IS

GMT 03:38 2017 Wednesday ,22 March

Somalia's new president names 26-minister cabinet

GMT 19:39 2017 Wednesday ,18 October

Gatland eyes New Zealand rugby jobs after Wales

GMT 12:08 2017 Saturday ,16 September

Dutch 360-degree beachfront painting gets public facelift

GMT 05:16 2016 Wednesday ,15 June

Scientists use underwater robots

GMT 02:41 2017 Sunday ,16 April

Pentagon confirms DPRK missile launch fails

GMT 18:00 2011 Thursday ,12 May

Attack on Celtic manager sparks inquiry

GMT 10:40 2017 Saturday ,30 September

Trump says to decide Fed chair in 2, 3 weeks

GMT 01:10 2017 Monday ,10 July

Islamic social media to be launched by year end

GMT 13:17 2016 Monday ,08 February

Russia shuts down 2 more banks

GMT 07:19 2017 Sunday ,31 December

Nepal bans solo climbers from Everest

GMT 10:48 2014 Saturday ,22 March

Parata launches new digital education portal

GMT 17:47 2017 Tuesday ,18 April

Saudi Shoura member in favor of women driving

GMT 19:07 2011 Tuesday ,19 April

Electric cars: night-time charging better

GMT 19:48 2017 Wednesday ,01 March

5 facebook accounts closed over provocative posts

GMT 22:42 2017 Sunday ,08 January

UAE’s first nuclear plant is 75 per cent complete

GMT 11:11 2017 Friday ,25 August

Bahrain-Korea ties praised

GMT 09:04 2017 Thursday ,23 March

Qatari Chief Justice Meets Turkish Official

GMT 04:43 2017 Tuesday ,04 April

‘Baby’ beats ‘Beauty’ in box-office battle

GMT 06:33 2017 Monday ,20 February

Participates in a workshop on Babylon

GMT 13:43 2017 Monday ,01 May

Survivor of Oman bus crash recalls ordeal

GMT 13:22 2017 Thursday ,16 March

Two Russian spies indicted in massive Yahoo hack
Arab Today, arab today
 
 Arab Today Facebook,arab today facebook  Arab Today Twitter,arab today twitter Arab Today Rss,arab today rss  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
arabstoday, Arabstoday, Arabstoday