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1a) Has there been any major interventions for reduction of type II diabetes supported by a government (Europe/US/CA) agency and did it work? Why/why not?
b) Is there a journal review of the intervention critically analyzing it's success/failure as a policy.
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. In this disorder body does not produce enough insulin or does not use it efficiently. Diabetes Type 2 is much more common type, has a strong genetic component as well as a significant association with obesity and sedentary lifestyles. The worldwide prevalence of DM has risen dramatically over the past two decades, from an estimated 30 million cases in 1985 to 415 million in 2017. Based on current trends, the IDF projects that 642 million individuals will have diabetes by the year 2040 ( Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance. Preventing Type 2 diabetes requires complementary clinical and public health strategies at the community level. Interventions for prevention of diabetes commonly include communication strategies to inform individuals about the risk and symptoms of the diabetes 2 and to try to persuade them to eat more healthily, be more physically active, and actively manage their diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) uses the term “Lifestyle Management” to refer to aspects of diabetes care, including:
There are lots of major interventions for reduction of type II diabetes supported by a government (Europe/US/CA) agency.
Communication campaigns have proven effective in improving disease-specific health literacy , persuading high-risk populations to take part in screenings , increasing physical activity levels, promoting exercise,promoting a healthy diet plan and improving social support for patients with diabetes. Along with improved compliance, patient education allows individuals with DM to assume greater responsibility for his/her care.
b- YES, There are many journal review of intervention analyzing communication campaing success as a policy.