Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Diabetes Mellitus!.....
- Description & Why is
it an NHPA?
- Define: chronic
conditions in which
the sufferer is
unable to utilise
blood glucose
correctly
- glucose is preferred energy source and
required for cell maintainece
- glucose isn't taken in the blood glucose levels
are high and the cells cant function properly
- Insulin is found in the
pancreas which helps break
down glucose
- Three types
- Type 1
- Type 2
- Gestational
- possible long term effects of diabetes
regardless of the type experienced. These
include poor circulation and cardiovascular
disease, blindness and kidney disease.
- It is an NHPA b/c it is a leading contributor to BOD, over
850,000 suffer from diabetes. Growing health problem is Type
2 is influenced by a range of modifiable risk factors.
- Costs
- Direct
- Individual
- health services
- medication
- ambulance
- Community
- Medicare/PHI/PBS
- Health promotion programs
- Indirect
- Individual
- Dietician & Personal Trainer
- lost income
- Community
- welfare payments
- lost productivity
- carers
- Intangible
- Individual
- Lifestyle changes made to diet and activity levels
- frustration & anxiety
- loss of self esteem
- Community
- Frustration over too many lifestyle changes
- Anxiety and stress if condition progresses
- Determinants
- Biological
- Body Weight
- risk factor for type 2
- Excess body weight
increase type 2
- High blood pressure/
High cholesterol
- common in type 2
- high rates of obesity and these increase the likelihood.
- Impaired glucose regulation
- precursor (comes before) type 2 diabetes
- no lifestyle changes they are at a higher risk
at developing all types of diabetes
- Genetic Predisposition
- family history =higher risk
- Age
- risk type 2 increase with age
- over 55's at risk as well as youth
- Behavioural
- Tobacco Smoking
- higher blood glucose levels which can lead to insulin resistance
- more likely type 2
- more likely to be obese because of a sedentary lifestyle
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption
- large amounts of energy which is a risk factor for gestational and type 2
- Dietary Behaviour
- energy dense and high fat diet contributes to weight gain
- risk for type 2 and gestational
- Physical Inactivity
- weight gain which increase chances of obesity
- risk factor for type 2 and gestational
- Physical Environment
- Access to Recreational Facilities
- no access individuals may not exercise as much. this increases body weight
- risk for type 2/gestational
- Work Environment
- environment which doesn't promote physical activity can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
- Transport Systems
- Passive methods such as cars, can increase obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Social
- Socioeconomic Status
- Low SES = higher rates of obesity and type 2/gestational diabetes
- Occupation
- sedentary occupations is a risk factor for obesity and therefore type 2 diabetes.
- Food Security
- lack of options and income = rely on processed foods. Energy dense foods lead you to obesity
- increase your chances of type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes
- Early Life Experiences
- low birth weight increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on
- malnutrition and damage to the insulin producing cells in the pancreas
- Health Promotions
- Shape Up Australia
- Prevention of type 2
diabetes program
- decrease the delay of
development of diabetes
in high risk individuals
- National Diabetes Week
- annual event. raises awareness about
type 2 diabetes and reduces risk factors
that contribute to its development.
- Life!
- takes action on diabetes. Aims
to reduce the incidence of
diabetes.