TABLOIDBINTANG.COM – Data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Atlas 2021 published on the diabetesatlas.org page states that Indonesia is ranked fifth in the list of countries with the most diabetes sufferers in the world. The number of patients reached 19.5 million people. This figure is projected to continue to increase to 28.6 million people in 2045. Other data says (almost) 1 in 5 diabetics suffers from diabetic neuropathy, which is the most common complication of diabetes and can have a significant impact on patients.
He can experience repeated infections, ulcers that do not heal, to amputation of fingers and toes. Complications that most often arise due to diabetic neuropathy, diabetic foot or diabetic foot ulcers. In response to these data, recently, the Indonesian Endocrinology Association Jakarta and P&G Health Indonesia held a webinar with the theme “Diabetes Fit in the Era of a Pandemic.” Dr. dr. Tri Juli Edi Tarigan Sp.PD-KEMD, explained that neuropathy is a peripheral nerve disorder with certain complaints. The causes are varied. Mostly because of high sugar levels or diabetic neuropathy. Symptoms start from numbness and tingling.
“Numbers and tingling can be early symptoms. This cannot be ignored. If it recurs, see a doctor immediately. It could be that you are not aware you have diabetes and have complications. Early detection helps patients get treatment from the start, before nerve damage gets worse. One way to reduce the symptoms of neuropathy is to exercise physically and take vitamins for the nerves if necessary,” said Tri.
P&G Health Indonesia is committed to fighting diabetes by increasing public awareness about the disease through continuing education. In 2015 for example, P&G and Dr. Ade Jeanne Domina L. Tobing, Sp.KO, introduced Neuromove exercise. P&G through its Neurobion product also initiated the #Anti2K or Anti Numbness and Tingling campaign via social media. “Hopefully people will no longer underestimate the repeated numbness or tingling and lead a healthy lifestyle. In addition, take neurotropic B vitamins if necessary,” said Medical and Technical Affairs Manager of P&G Health Indonesia, Dr. Yoska Yasahardja, through the press release we received this week.
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