Skip Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Foods with carbohydrates break down into glucose in the body, and it is released into the bloodstream to be used as energy. For the body to use glucose, insulin is required; this is a hormone produced by the pancreas. When blood glucose levels rise, the pancreas releases insulin, which helps glucose enter cells for energy.
When a person is at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), the cells in the body do not respond to insulin as required. The pancreas produces more insulin to try and get the cells to respond. Over time, the pancreas cannot keep up, and the blood glucose levels rise, leading to a high risk of T2DM, and possibly T2DM if it remains untreated.
“Skip Diabetes”
PAFORET2D exists to reduce the risk factors and complications of Type 2 diabetes by delivering culturally appropriate diabetes workshops to groups and communities. This empowers individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes, which reflects our Mission: “PAFORET2D brings a healthy lifestyle to you and your community”.
Our vision is to create educational and training opportunities (our “SKIP DIABETES” Programme) for groups and communities to make informed choices about healthier lifestyle changes. “SKIP DIABETES” programme, therefore, enables individuals and community groups to make informed decisions on healthier lifestyles
Risk factors of diabetes
Depression
High blood pressure
Inadequate body active
Obesity
High cholesterol
Alcohol / Smoking
Unhealthy food choices
Family history
Gestational diabetes
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Drugs that impair the metabolism of glucose
Old age
