Did you know there are 6.5 million diabetics in Mexico? What is most alarming is that about 2 million are don´t know they have it.

It is important to be informed about the disease and avoid becoming a statistic.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders, 2 involving different organs and tissues, lifelong and is characterized by an increase in glucose levels in the blood: hyperglycemia.

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What are the symptoms?

– Need to urinate frequently

– Very hungry

– Lack of energy

– Very thirsty

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How has it affected us to this day?

• – 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 disease.
• 80% of lower limb amputations were performed in people with diabetes.
• 13 out of 100 deaths in Mexico are caused by diabetes.
• The age group with more deaths from diabetes is between 40 and 55 years.
• Currently, 1 in every three deaths in Mexico reported diabetes as a secondary cause.
• Diabetes is one of the few diseases that affect more women than men. On average, men with diabetes die at a younger age than women (67 versus 70 years, respectively).

Don´t worry, you can prevent it, or control it, through:

• A well balanced diet
• Exercise program
• Weight control. Avoid being overweight or obese
• Taking an annual glucose testing

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