According To Experts, Due To The Following 12 Factors Someone Needs Diabetes Screening

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JAKARTA – Diabetes is a condition in which a person's blood sugar levels exceed normal limits. There are 2 categories of diabetes, namely type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each type has a different background condition.

Type 1 diabetes is influenced by immunity, while type 2 diabetes is due to insulin resistance or insulin action is not optimal. Diabetes is a disease that cannot be cured unless blood glucose control remains normal. The most severe risk of diabetes that is not immediately recognized and treated is the occurrence of complications.

So to avoid the worst risk, one needs to recognize several factors that mark the risk of developing diabetes. According to the explanation from Dr. dr. Wismandari, Sp.PD-KEMD here are those who need diabetes screening.

People who are overweight or have a Body Mass Index of more than 23 kg/m2. Lack of physical activity. Hereditary diabetes mellitus in the family. Certain racial/ethnic groups. Women who have a history of giving birth to babies weighing more than 4 kilograms or have a history of gestational diabetes mellitus. Hypertension, with blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg or on therapy for hypertension. HDL more than 55 mg/dL and/or triglycerides 250 mg/dL. Women with PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome. Have a history of pre-diabetes. Severe obesity. Have a cardiovascular history. Age more than 45 years even without experiencing the above risk factors.

According to doctor Wismandari's explanation in a webinar held yesterday, Thursday, October 7 by Pondok Indah Hospital and the Jakarta Lions Club Monas Movast and the Puspita Foundation, as many as 84 percent of people with pre-diabetic do not realize it.

This means awareness of health and health checks, especially detecting diabetes as early as possible is needed.