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Diabetes
Diabetes Time Bomb: 24,000 Deaths A Year 'Could Be Avoided'
Date: 28/12/11
Keywords: Diabetes Type 2, Diabetes, Diet, Digestive Health, Insulin, Insulin Resistance, Nutrition, Obesity
Alarming figures from the first-ever review of patient deaths from diabetes, showed that up to 24,000 deaths from the disease could be avoided in England each year.
Diabetes UK (the UK's biggest diabetes charity) said that there are nearly 2.3 million sufferers in the UK in desperate need of top quality care in order to curb this unacceptable death toll.
The National Diabetes Information Service said the number of people with the condition was rising, meaning that if nothing is done, the number of deaths would also increase.
Alarming figures from the first-ever review of patient
deaths from diabetes, showed that up to 24,000 deaths from
the disease could be avoided in England each year.
Now I don't know about you but these figures are shocking, especially if you consider that approximately 70-75,000 diabetic patients die every year.
The study, conducted by the UK's National Health Service (NHS), compared information about people with diabetes in England with data from death records. The results showed that a third of diabetes sufferers were dying from causes that could be avoided if they managed the condition better.
Major cause for concern
Diabetes UK (the UK's biggest diabetes charity) said that there are nearly 2.3 million sufferers in the UK in desperate need of top quality care in order to curb this unacceptable death toll.
The charity also estimates that about a third of people in the UK affected by the disease do not realise they have the condition and that if it is not managed properly they could develop potentially fatal complications like heart or kidney failure.
According to this latest study, patients with Type 1 diabetes, were at risk of dying 2.6 times more than the general population and for Type 2 diabetes, 1.6 times more. However, the risk increases in younger age patient groups. Women between the ages of 15 and 34 with diabetes were nine times more likely to die than other women of the same age. Men with the disease, between the ages of 15 and 34, who suffer from diabetes, were four times more likely to die.
The National Diabetes Information Service said the number of people with the condition was rising, meaning that if nothing is done, the number of deaths would also increase.
Dr Bob Young, a diabetologist and spokesman for the National Diabetes Information Service said that many of these deaths could be prevented with basic health checks from doctors, keeping to a healthy diet and properly informing patients of all the available treatment options.
The Department of Health in England said the study revealed shocking variations in care, and an unacceptable death toll.
Adding to that, Barbara Young, Diabetes UK chief executive said: "We know that half of people with Type 2 and more than two thirds of people with Type 1 diabetes are not receiving the care they need to stay healthy. It is imperative we take action now to stop even more lives being needlessly cut short."
Take matters in your own hands
If you are suffering from diabetes, you could be one of those patients who are not receiving the care you deserve. While you're waiting for the NHS to pull themselves together your health maybe deteriorating and who knows how long it will take the mainstream to get their act together.
Enter the Real Diabetes Truth!
Recently we've launched our dedicated diabetes blog, Real Diabetes Truth, that is dedicated to all those who are suffering with diabetes and who feel let down by the mainstream. Our mission is to make sure you're the first to find out about the very latest cutting-edge natural breakthroughs and safe alternatives that can help bring your blood sugar levels down and transform your health.
In January 2012, we'll be introducing Martin Hum (PhD DHD), a qualified nutritional therapist with 20 years' experience. Martin will be acting as contributing editor to the Real Diabetes Truth where he will be sharing his vast knowledge with our readers... helping diabetes sufferers take control of this devastating disease, whilst also debunking common diabetes myths.
To find out more about the Real Diabetes Truth, click on this link.
Sources:
24,000 diabetes deaths a year 'could be avoided', published online 14 December 2011, bbc.co.uk
Back to topNow I don't know about you but these figures are shocking, especially if you consider that approximately 70-75,000 diabetic patients die every year.
The study, conducted by the UK's National Health Service (NHS), compared information about people with diabetes in England with data from death records. The results showed that a third of diabetes sufferers were dying from causes that could be avoided if they managed the condition better.
Major cause for concern
Diabetes UK (the UK's biggest diabetes charity) said that there are nearly 2.3 million sufferers in the UK in desperate need of top quality care in order to curb this unacceptable death toll.
The charity also estimates that about a third of people in the UK affected by the disease do not realise they have the condition and that if it is not managed properly they could develop potentially fatal complications like heart or kidney failure.
According to this latest study, patients with Type 1 diabetes, were at risk of dying 2.6 times more than the general population and for Type 2 diabetes, 1.6 times more. However, the risk increases in younger age patient groups. Women between the ages of 15 and 34 with diabetes were nine times more likely to die than other women of the same age. Men with the disease, between the ages of 15 and 34, who suffer from diabetes, were four times more likely to die.
The National Diabetes Information Service said the number of people with the condition was rising, meaning that if nothing is done, the number of deaths would also increase.
Dr Bob Young, a diabetologist and spokesman for the National Diabetes Information Service said that many of these deaths could be prevented with basic health checks from doctors, keeping to a healthy diet and properly informing patients of all the available treatment options.
The Department of Health in England said the study revealed shocking variations in care, and an unacceptable death toll.
Adding to that, Barbara Young, Diabetes UK chief executive said: "We know that half of people with Type 2 and more than two thirds of people with Type 1 diabetes are not receiving the care they need to stay healthy. It is imperative we take action now to stop even more lives being needlessly cut short."
Take matters in your own hands
If you are suffering from diabetes, you could be one of those patients who are not receiving the care you deserve. While you're waiting for the NHS to pull themselves together your health maybe deteriorating and who knows how long it will take the mainstream to get their act together.
Enter the Real Diabetes Truth!
Recently we've launched our dedicated diabetes blog, Real Diabetes Truth, that is dedicated to all those who are suffering with diabetes and who feel let down by the mainstream. Our mission is to make sure you're the first to find out about the very latest cutting-edge natural breakthroughs and safe alternatives that can help bring your blood sugar levels down and transform your health.
In January 2012, we'll be introducing Martin Hum (PhD DHD), a qualified nutritional therapist with 20 years' experience. Martin will be acting as contributing editor to the Real Diabetes Truth where he will be sharing his vast knowledge with our readers... helping diabetes sufferers take control of this devastating disease, whilst also debunking common diabetes myths.
To find out more about the Real Diabetes Truth, click on this link.
Sources:
24,000 diabetes deaths a year 'could be avoided', published online 14 December 2011, bbc.co.uk
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