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In Argentina, 8% of
the population (more than 2.5
millions) suffer from
diabetes.
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10% (250.000) of
diabetics in Argentina are juvenile.
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Between 5% and
10% of diabetics are in dialysis treatment.
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About 73% of adults with diabetes have blood
pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 mm Hg or use prescription
medications for hypertension.
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Improved control of
cholesterol or blood lipids can reduce cardio-vascular complications by
20% to 50%.
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The risk of suffering from heart problems and
strokes is two to four times higher in adults with diabetes.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of end-stage renal
disease.
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Comprehensive foot care
programs can reduce amputation rates by 45% to 85%.
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More than 60% of no-traumatic lower-limb
amputations occur among people with diabetes.
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Uncontrolled diabetes often leads to biochemical
imbalances that can cause acute life-threatening events, such as diabetic
ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar (nonketotic) coma.
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Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of
blindness among adults aged 20-74 years.
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People with diabetes are more susceptible to
many other illnesses and, once they acquire these illnesses, often have
worse prognoses.
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At least 171 million people worldwide have
diabetes.
