How to screen for diabetes

  In recent years, with the improvement of people’s living conditions, the disease of diabetes has risen rapidly. China’s existing diabetic patients 120 million, an average of every 10 people have a diabetic, and the prevalence of pre-diabetes has reached 50%, that is, every 10 people will have 5 people in the future to become diabetic. The population of people with diabetes is so large that it accounts for 1/3 of the global diabetic population, which is equivalent to the total population of Mexico.  Diabetes is a chronic lifelong disease. In the early stages, it can be asymptomatic and not attract the attention of patients. In the later stages, it can cause damage to several organs and parts of the body such as the heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, gastrointestines, and feet. Once complications travel, treatment is difficult and the disease is almost irreversible, requiring hospitalization. The expensive medical bills can place a huge burden on the family’s finances and the country’s health insurance costs.  Diabetes has become a serious public health problem that threatens human health. For this reason, the government and health authorities have called for: raising the awareness of health prevention among all people, promoting a healthy lifestyle, and implementing early screening for chronic diseases.  In response to the national call, Handong Hospital has set up a diabetes specialist to send care to the majority of diabetic patients: 1. to conduct community diabetes screening and free blood glucose testing.  2.Provide free education for diabetic patients, and carry out lectures on diabetes knowledge every Friday. Once a month sugar club activities.  3.Conduct screening for complications of diabetic disease, early detection and early treatment.  4.Prescribe diet and exercise for diabetic patients.  5.To carry out mobile medical treatment, patients can enjoy expert consultation and treatment at home.  6.Establish remote consultation with experts in Beijing, so that patients can enjoy the guidance of famous experts in Beijing in Handan.