28 November 2022 Monday
“People with latent diabetes are at higher risk of a diabetic patient!”
Diabetes, one of the most common diseases, is increasing day by day. Making a statement within the scope of 14 November World Diabetes Day, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahruk Rashidi stated that awareness of pre-diabetes, which is known as "latent diabetes", should be increased.
If no precautions are taken and awareness is not raised about "latent diabetes", which is a public health problem that is rapidly increasing in prevalence all over the world, the probability of developing diabetes increases. Diabetes causes many complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy and cardiovascular diseases.
THERE IS A 106% RISE!
Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahruk Rashidi from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Health Sciences Faculty Nursing Department said, “Individuals with latent diabetes are more likely to develop diabetes later in their lives. This situation is not only valid for diabetes but also for chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases. When we compare individuals with latent diabetes and those with normal blood sugar, we conclude that people with latent diabetes have a high risk of developing diabetes. In the 2020 Turkey Diabetes Epidemiology Study, the prevalence of latent diabetes is 28.7%. When we look at a study conducted in 2013, it was determined that there was a 106% increase in the incidence of latent diabetes in a twelve-year period.
“DIABETES IS A PROGRESSIVE DISEASE”
While examining the screenings for latent diabetes, the individual should be evaluated as a whole and the factors that will cause the disease should be comprehensively addressed. When the studies are examined, diabetes education given by nurses is effective in providing metabolic control for individuals. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahruk Rashidi stated, “Diabetes is seen as a progressive disease. It is very important for individuals with this disease to change their lifestyle habits. Changes made in the lifestyles of people diagnosed with latent diabetes create a safe and effective environment to reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes progression. We aim to raise awareness on 14 November World Diabetes Day in order to experience a behavioral change in diabetes patients and to create motivation for this change.”
