Diabetes: The problem of sugar in the blood...
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In the contemporary world, diabetes has evolved into a pervasive global health concern, affecting millions and posing a significant challenge to public health systems. This metabolic disorder, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, comes in two predominant forms: Type 1, an autoimmune condition often diagnosed in childhood, and Type 2, associated with lifestyle factors and increasingly prevalent in adults.
Modern lifestyles, characterised by sedentary habits and diets high in processed foods, contribute to the rising prevalence of Type 2 diabetes. The interconnectedness of our globalized society further amplifies the impact, making diabetes a truly worldwide issue. Developed nations grapple with the consequences of abundance and convenience, while developing countries face the dual burden of infectious diseases and the surging tide of non-communicable conditions like diabetes.
However, amidst this health challenge, modern advancements offer hope. Technological innovations in glucose monitoring, insulin delivery systems, and personalised medicine empower individuals to manage their diabetes more effectively. Education campaigns, both online and offline, strive to raise awareness about prevention and management strategies.
As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, addressing diabetes requires a holistic approach. From promoting healthier lifestyles to embracing technological solutions, our collective efforts can stem the tide of this silent epidemic and pave the way for a healthier, diabetes-aware global community.
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Owen Jones, Amazon Best-Selling author from Barry, Wales, has lived in several countries and travelled in many more. While studying Russian in the USSR in the '70's, he hobnobbed with spies on a regular basis. After university, in Suriname, he got caught up in the 1982 coup, when he was accused of being a mercenary.
Later, while a company director, he joined the crew of four as the galley slave to sail from Barry to Gibraltar on a home-made concrete yacht during Desert Storm. En voyage, the yacht was almost rammed by a Russian oil tanker, and an American aircraft carrier - The Atlantic Challenger.
Since 2004, he has lived mainly in the UK, Spain and Thailand. He now leads a somewhat quieter life in his wife's remote, northern farming village writing, editing and increasing the number of translations, and narrations of his novels.
As he says: ”Born in the Land of Song, living in the Land of Smiles”.
