Right to a Healthy Future
• 2017 - 199 million W o m e n live with Diabetes globally
• 2040 - 313 million W o m e n will live with Diabetes
FACTS
• Diabetes Mellitus consists the 9th cause of death in Women.
• Women with diabetes have an increased risk of miscarriage or the birth of children with genetic anomalies.
WOMEN WITH TYPE II DIABETES
• They have a 10 times higher risk to develop cardiovascular diseases.
• Diabetes consists a threat for the Mother and the Foetus.
• 1-7 births are affected by gestational diabetes.
• 50% of Women with gestational diabetes will develop Type II Diabetes Mellitus
• The early diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of gestational diabetes during pregnancy ensures a better care and prognosis reducing thus maternal mortality.
Young girls and women have the potential to prevent the development of Diabetes in the members of the family.
• 70% of deaths in Adults are due to habits and behaviors that have been acquired in adolescence.
The Woman-Mother has a great influence on the long-term health condition of the Children-members of the family.
ACT TODAY TO CHANGE TOMORROW
WORLD DIABETES DAY, NOVEMBER 14
Campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation