social & economic problems of diabetes mellitus
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Social & Economic Problems of Diabetes Mellitus. Group 4. Introduction. Diabetes mellitus has no cure . But it can be controlled effectively by treatments, good dietary habits and exercises. Today it is prevailing among most of the people. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Social & Economic Problems of Diabetes Mellitus
Group 4
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IntroductionDiabetes mellitus has no cure. But it can be
controlled effectively by treatments, good
dietary habits and exercises.
Today it is prevailing among most of the people.
It leads to many complications which lead to
increase its damage.
So it causes lots of social & economic problems.
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The problems related with
DM
Social
Physical
Economic
Mental
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Social Problems1.The thought of “a DM patient” will
lead to,-Poor self-image (very common
problem).
-Mental imbalance.-Underestimation about his
health.-Worry, anxiety, shock.
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2.She/he cannot consume his
desirable
food & diets.
Every food is not good for DM.
(e.g. refined rice, high fat diets,
Alcohol, high Sodium foods) Soci
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Imp
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3. His/her freedom is limited by,-extra care for preventing from
getting wounds.-spending time for clinics. -preparation for tests (e.g: FBS test
needs at least 12h fasting)
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4. Loss of control over personal behavior
or consciousness can occur in insulin-
treated patients, after only a slight
miscalculation.
Soci
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Economic ProblemsEconomic Problems
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Do you know…?Diabetes is increasing in pandemic
proportions .Diabetes kills 3.8 millions people yearly.In 2007, 246 million people worldwide
were affected by diabetes and 308 million people were affected by Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT).
The highest prevalence rates will be in developing countries.
So,It has become one of the most costly
health problems in the world.
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PREVALENCE OF DIABETES
In Sri Lanka..
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Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus
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30
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Dia
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U.S. CHINA INDIA U.S. CHINA INDIA
1995 2025
19 million
57 million
PREVALENCE OF DIABETES Selected Three Countries in the world
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It has been estimated that between 5-10% of the total healthcare spending of the world is spent on diabetes related conditions.
E.g.: Direct costs of medical care for people with diabetes was $85.7 billion in 1992 in United States.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) global cost of diabetes accounts for 2-3% of the total health care budget in every country. Eco
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3. In government wise lots of money spends for,
-medications,
-pathology tests,
-clinics,
-drugs,
-public awareness campaigns.
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Economic Problems
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public awareness campaigns
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1. Substantial expenditures on, -tests (FBS, oral glucose tolerance test
(OGTT) -drugs(Biguanides, MetforminHCL, Chlorpropamide,
Glibenclamide,Gliclazide,Glipizide, Tolbutamide)
-hospital fees,-nursing homes.
Personally……..
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2.He/she need to take a separate diet with
low & optimum glucose- which need an extra
money. (Oats, cereals, legumes, wholegrain products,
dried beans, peas, lentils, fruits, vegetables)
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Message For You All……….!Patients starting tablet or insulin treatment
should be encouraged to live as normal a life as possible, but this is not easy.
Diabetes, like any chronic disease, has psychological consequences(eg: stress, mental retardation).
Tact, empathy, encouragement and practical support are needed from all members of the society.
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References….www.diabetessrilanka.org –official web site in
Sri Lanka
Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine/ 7th
Edition.
diabetes-in-america.com/adobe/chpt30.
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Dr. K G Somasiri
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Members:
1.Dinnendra Piyum Madushanka2.NN Nalin Madushanka3.R Pasindu Maduranga4.KH Sashika Maduranga
5.SA Eshan Madusha
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Thank You !