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"Diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, either due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or its ineffective use of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels and allows cells to use glucose for energy"

Pricks and Pills explores the world of diabetes through personal interviews with those diagnosed and their families. We delve into their journeys, from coping to thriving, offering inspiration and practical advice for listeners facing similar challenges. Tune in to discover how individuals are living fulfilling lives despite diabetes

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Prevalence: According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 463 million adults (aged 20-79) were living with diabetes in 2019. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]
Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]
Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes typically develops in childhood or adolescence but can occur at any age. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]
Complications: Diabetes can lead to various complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, vision loss, and lower limb amputation. [Source: American Diabetes Association (ADA), Diabetes Care, Volume 43, Supplement 1, January 2020]
Global Impact: The IDF estimates that diabetes-related healthcare expenditures totaled at least USD 760 billion in 2019. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]
Risk Factors: Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, family history of diabetes, ethnicity, and advancing age. [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020]
Undiagnosed Cases: Approximately 232 million adults with diabetes were undiagnosed in 2019. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]

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Prevalence: According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 463 million adults (aged 20-79) were living with diabetes in 2019. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]

Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for around 90% of all diabetes cases worldwide. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]

Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes typically develops in childhood or adolescence but can occur at any age. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]

Complications: Diabetes can lead to various complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, vision loss, and lower limb amputation. [Source: American Diabetes Association (ADA), Diabetes Care, Volume 43, Supplement 1, January 2020]

Global Impact: The IDF estimates that diabetes-related healthcare expenditures totaled at least USD 760 billion in 2019. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]

Risk Factors: Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, family history of diabetes, ethnicity, and advancing age. [Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020]

Undiagnosed Cases: Approximately 232 million adults with diabetes were undiagnosed in 2019. [Source: International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, 9th edition, 2019]