What is it about?
The TRACK Concept National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) developed a tool using the word “TRACK” to help you remember how to stay on track with diabetes. To keep blood sugar level on target and avoid problems with eyes, kidneys, heart and feet, patients should eat right and be active, and may need to take medication. This helps them make choices in eating and being active so body can perform at its best. By regularly monitoring, patients get it on track and prevent long-term health problems.
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Why is it important?
The article shows Bangladesh diabetic situation which is far behind TRACK concept by NHS, England. Pointed comparisons clearly shows why and how the situation is getting worse day by day.
Perspectives
IDF says, there are 7.1 million people with undetected diabetes in Bangladesh and this number will be double by 2025. Prevalence of dyslipidemia was over 70% to both male and female subjects, which indicates the urgency of lifestyle intervention strategies to prevent and manage this important health problem and risk factor. Among 8400 stroke patients from different hospitals in Bangladesh over a period of sixteen years, diabetic patients were nearly 25%. Prevention strategies should focus on increasing physical activity, weight loss, smoking cessation, and stricter control of hypertension and glycemic level.
Mr. Abdul Kader Mohiuddin
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This page is a summary of: TRACK Implementation among Bangladeshi Population, International Journal of Diabetology & Vascular Disease Research, November 2019, SciDoc Publishers LLC,
DOI: 10.19070/2328-353x-1900048.
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