Specialist Expert of the Ministry of Health, Endocrinologist Sabina Mashadieva-Baramova answered questions related to diabetes.
Speaking of which factors increase the risk of diabetes mellitus, the endocrinologist noted: “Diabetes (diabetes) sugar is currently the most common endocrine disease. One of the main risk factors for the development of diabetes of the first type is a genetic factor. This type of diabetes It has a strong genetic component, its development by more than 50 percent depends on the genetic factors. To the causes of the likelihood of developing diabetes of the first type, they include the presence of a disease in one or both parents. They include viral infections, include viral infections, The weakness of the immune system and stressful situations. Obesity, arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia (abnormally increased levels of lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood of a person), a sedentary lifestyle and low physical activity increase the risk of developing diabetes of the second type. “.
Sabina Mashadieva-Bayramova also spoke about the number of patients with diabetes registered in Azerbaijan: “According to the International Diabetic Federation, more than 537 million people in the world suffer from diabetes. SD is the third (after cardiovascular and oncobeks) the leading cause of death in The world … statistics show that, unfortunately, in Azerbaijan there is an increase in the number of diabetics. So, if about 243 thousand patients with diabetes were registered in medical institutions in 2017, then about 300 thousand persons are currently, then, then there are about 300 thousand persons, suffering from diabetes mellitus. Like all over the world, in Azerbaijan, most patients (85-90 percent) diagnose diabetes of the second type. “
To maintain the normal level of blood sugar, the doctor recommends, first of all, to observe a diet. “This is already 60-70 percent of treatment. The remaining part falls on sugar-free drugs or insulin preparations. A group of drugs should be selected individually for each patient. Physical activity plays a large role in maintaining blood glucose. It is recommended that patients with diabetes walk 7- 8 kilometers per day. Preparations prescribed by a doctor should be taken according to the instructions. You can not independently increase or decrease dosages. This also applies to patients receiving insulin therapy. “