In one example, a study showed that
young people with diabetes defined their relationship more by companionship than by physical intimacy and that relationships were more likely to last longer [2].
We believe the findings indicate the importance of healthcare professionals focusing on the emotional states of
young people with diabetes, as well as their physical condition.»
This means
younger people with diabetes are more at risk of microvascular complications since they are more likely to have diabetes for longer over their lifetimes than those diagnosed at an older age, and should be targeted for more intensive interventions to help control their blood sugar.
Not exact matches
Barbara
Young continued: «There are 2.8 million
people diagnosed
with diabetes in the UK who need friends, family, employers and the public to understand how common
diabetes is becoming and how serious it can be if
people aren't supported to manage their condition.
Barbara
Young, Chief Executive at
Diabetes UK, said: «We have to ask why so many people with diabetes keep it a
Diabetes UK, said: «We have to ask why so many
people with diabetes keep it a
diabetes keep it a secret.
Diabetes UK believes unless action is taken to reduce the exposure of unhealthy food advertising and stem the rising level of obesity among children in the UK, cases of Type 2 diabetes in young people will continue to increase - with serious implications for both individuals and
Diabetes UK believes unless action is taken to reduce the exposure of unhealthy food advertising and stem the rising level of obesity among children in the UK, cases of Type 2
diabetes in young people will continue to increase - with serious implications for both individuals and
diabetes in
young people will continue to increase -
with serious implications for both individuals and the NHS.
Dead in bed syndrome «Dead in bed» syndrome refers to unexplained deaths in
young people with Type 1
diabetes.
Insulin pump therapy Insulin pump therapy should be offered as a treatment for
diabetes to children,
young persons and adults
with Type 1
diabetes as part of a cohesive and comprehensive
diabetes service..
People with diabetes, including children and young people, should have access to insulin pumps and other technological innovations to help them manage their condition on a day to day b
People with diabetes, including children and
young people, should have access to insulin pumps and other technological innovations to help them manage their condition on a day to day b
people, should have access to insulin pumps and other technological innovations to help them manage their condition on a day to day basis..
Barbara
Young, Chief Executive at
Diabetes UK, said: «We are very concerned that at a time when numbers of people with diabetes are increasing — data last week revealed a 130,000 new cases in the past year — we are seeing a decrease in frontline diabetes spec
Diabetes UK, said: «We are very concerned that at a time when numbers of
people with diabetes are increasing — data last week revealed a 130,000 new cases in the past year — we are seeing a decrease in frontline diabetes spec
diabetes are increasing — data last week revealed a 130,000 new cases in the past year — we are seeing a decrease in frontline
diabetes spec
diabetes specialists.
Thirty - two
young people, aged 12 to 20, were also monitored for five days at a camp for children
with diabetes.
Intensive glycaemic control of
young people diagnosed
with type 2
diabetes is warranted early to minimise the risk of microvascular complications.»
It should be noted that this study was conducted
with healthy
young individuals, to reduce the confounding influence of insulin resistance, beta - cell dysfunction, and medications, so more research is required to know whether it will apply to
people with prediabetes, type 2
diabetes and obesity.
Prof Sreenan explained, «Psychological distress is an important issue in
young people with type 1
diabetes in this age group.
The research found a number of factors that can trigger
diabetes - related psychological distress in
young people with type 1
diabetes.
Sam nearly died before doctors finally realized he had
diabetes, the
youngest person ever diagnosed
with the disease at Children's Hospital.
Writing in a linked Comment, Dr Shabbar Jaffar, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, says: «The prevalence of
diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa has increased rapidly in the past 10 years or so, affecting
people in all sectors of society but, in particular, and disproportionally compared
with high - income settings, affecting
younger people,
with substantial economic effects.
For one out of 30
people with diabetes, genes are known to play a decisive role, particularly in a grouping of DNA known as maturity - onset
diabetes of the
young, which includes a mutation that causes the pancreas to produce less insulin.
People with mature onset
diabetes of the
young (MODY1), a rare form of the disease, have inherited mutations in the HNF - 4α protein.
In
people with diabetes, CHD occurs at a
younger age.
And for those at high risk for complications — such as anyone 65 years or older,
people with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma,
diabetes, or heart disease), pregnant women, and
young children — the flu is much more than a nuisance; it's potentially life - threatening.
In addition type two
diabetes is becoming more common in
younger people, even in their teens, and this is usually associated
with obesity.
Muscle quality has been shown to be lower in older than
younger individuals [7] and recently, it has been noted that
people with diabetes have significantly lower muscle quality than those without the disease [8].
Compared to
people with a healthy weight, overweight and obese individuals have an increased risk of developing
diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (conditions that affect the heart and / or the blood vessels), and tend to die
younger.
Rates of heart disease, cancer,
diabetes, and other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in low - and middle - income countries are increasing faster, in
younger people, and
with worse outcomes than in wealt...
Most
people are familiar
with Type 1
Diabetes which is also referred to as Juvenile
Diabetes because most
people in this category were diagnosed many years ago, when they were just very
young children.
In the eyes of the insurance company, an individual who is diagnosed
with diabetes as a child, teen,
young adult, or
person under 50 may be a higher risk than someone who was diagnosed over 60.
Just like some carriers offer better premiums rates for
young people, some carriers offer more competitive rates for applicants
with complex health histories, like
diabetes or cancer.
But older, healthy
people could pay less than a
younger person with a serious health issue such as
diabetes.
In addition to the normal developmental challenges of adolescence,
young people with type 1
diabetes (T1D) are at risk of a range of negative psychological outcomes including depression, behavioural problems and lower health - related quality of life.
In addition to explanations for above average effect sizes, is has to be explained why
young people with arthritis, cancer, cystic fibrosis,
diabetes, HIV infection, and sickle cell disease did not show higher levels of depressive symptoms than their healthy peers.
Whereas coping skills are crucial for emotional and social development among
young people in general (1), adolescents
with diabetes are faced
with additional demands.
Flu is a serious disease, particularly among
young children, older adults and
people with certain chronic health conditions such as asthma, heart disease and
diabetes.
Other
people at high risk for serious flu complications, who should strongly consider a flu shot if they haven't gotten one yet, include those
with underlying medical conditions such as asthma,
diabetes, heart disease and neurological conditions; pregnant women; those
younger than 5 years or older than 65 years of age; and anyone
with a weakened immune system.