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(Medical-NewsWire.com, November 19, 2013 ) Dothan, AL – November is Diabetes Awareness month which allows a moment to reflect on how the disease affects the American population. Approximately one person in twelve currently has diabetes while another one in four have prediabetes or are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Nearly two million adults were diagnosed in 2010 alone. With statistics like this everyone knows of someone whose life is affected. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the national cost of the disease is $245 billion.
Morbidity from diabetes is relatively low compared to many diseases. According to the ADA, in 2007 under 75,000 people reportedly died with diabetes listed as their primary cause of death and about 160,000 had the disease as a contributing factor. However, the greatest toll comes from the decreased quality of life that many must suffer for decades during their life. Amputations, sickness, blindness, increased risk of stroke, kidney failure and nervous system disease are just a few of the problems diabetes can lead to as the body does not produce enough insulin.
Scientists around the globe are working daily to find a cure for diabetes. Over the past few years progress has been made but the cure continues to remain elusive. Potential cures have been found but have not borne out over years of testing, have only worked for a few people in test groups or have mostly been found to work on non-insulin dependent diabetics.
At one time exogenous beta cell and stem cell transplants were thought to be hope for a cure, however, it has been found that the immune system has attacked the new cells rendering the transplants ineffective for most people. Recent trials in Scotland transplanting islet cells have provided a glimmer of hope as many insulin dependent patients saw an improvement in their condition but the procedure still needs extensive testing before it can become widespread treatment. Another progress on the transplantation front was announced earlier this year when scientists stated they had found the trigger that causes the immune system to destroy good cells in the pancreas were insulin is produced.
Over time scientists and doctors have tried many other therapies in hopes of finding a cure. Last year some news outlets reported that venom from snakes could provide an answer. Venom works by attacking various chemicals and processes in the body. British and Australian scientists discovered that harmful toxins in venom can evolve back into harmless molecules which can then be used to treat various diseases, among them possibly even diabetes.
Until a cure is found, the best thing people can do for diabetes is to alter their lifestyles with healthy diets, take their medicines as described and work closely with their doctors to insure the best outcomes and longer life. People can take a moment this month and encourage their friends who may be suffering with diabetes.
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