Diabetes prevalence increases with age, peaking around ages 6568 to then decrease. Diabetes mellitus dm, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time. During 2014, the prevalence of diabetes type 2 among adults was 8. Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent global health problem. Diabetes mellitus and its social and clinical implications in mexico and latin america. Diabetes and obesity as public health problems in mexico are analyzed in light. Goats and soda diabetes has become a public health crisis in mexico. Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in mexico nutrition. Agespecific incidence follows similar patterns, but peaks around ages 5759. Close to 80% of the 415 million people with type 2 diabetes mellitus t2dm worldwide live in middle and lowincome countries. Higherthanoptimal blood glucose caused an additional 2.
In the organization for economic cooperation and development oecd countries, the estimated prevalence of diabetes in adults aged 20 to 79 is 6. In mexico in 2017, the national institute of statistics and geography reported type. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased appetite. Diabetes mellitus and its social and clinical implications. The burden of diabetes in mexico and the fact that is a preventable condition, calls. Two of the 10 leading countries for the number of cases are located in the americas.