Are you at risk for Adult-Onset Diabetes?
Almost one-third of the people are unaware of the risk factors of diabetes. Diabetes research suggests that uncontrolled and untreated diabetes can cause serious health problems such as blindness, heart disease, nerve disease and kidney disease. Find out if you run the risk of diabetes by using this calculator.
Shocking Diabetes Facts
Findings released by the International Diabetes Federation recently are shocking:
• Diabetes affects 246 million people worldwide currently and is expected to affect 380 million by 2025.
• Every 10 seconds 1 person dies from diabetes-related causes.
• Every 10 seconds 2 people develop diabetes.
• 10% to 20% of people with diabetes die of renal failure.
References
1. Mohan V, Deepa R, et al. A simplified Indian diabetes risk score for screening for undiagnosed diabetic subjects. J Assoc Physician India (JAPI). 2005; 53: 759-763.
2. Mohan V, Sandeep S, et al. A diabetes risk score helps identify metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk in Indians - the Chennai Urban Rural Epidemiology Study (CURES-38). Diabetes Obesity Metabolism. 2007; 9: 337-343.

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