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| Diabetes: The hidden epidemic. |
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Sian Welby discusses with Dr Chris Steele the
symptoms of diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes is most prevalent in young
people, whereas Type 2 is more likely to be
found in older people.
Type 2 represents 90% of all cases.
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms can
come on very rapidly, and include intense
thirst, need to pass urine frequently, weight
loss, and recurrent infections.
For Type 2 Diabetes, on average a sufferer
will ahve the disease for 7 years before it
is diagnosed. Symptoms come on more slowly,
and include thirst, tiredness, need to pass
urine, disurbance to vision.
It is a serious disease that can lead to
blindness, amputation, heart disease, kindey
failure, erectile disfunction and other
problems.
It is easy to be tested, and this can even be
done yourself at home with a testing kit from
your pharmacist.
Who should get tested
People over 40
The overweight
If you ahve family memebers who are diabetic.
People of Asian and afro-carribean origin
should be tested in their twenties.
80% of diabetics are overweight.
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| The "Is-is" Epidemic |
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Steve's Grammatical Observations brings you a
close examination of commonly overlooked
grammatical blunders we commit on a daily
basis.
Do you say "is-is"?
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