According to the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, “Over 70% of the world’s patients with diabetes reside in low- and – middle income countries” (Esterson). This means that many diabetic patients are not getting proper medical attention, if they can receive any at all. Type 1 Diabetes is a debilitating disease and requires a large amount of care and attention. In developing countries, the life expectancy for Type 1 Diabetics is dismal at best (Kamboj). One reason for this is that there either aren’t enough resources or the resources they have are overpriced. The residents in developing countries barely make enough money to feed themselves, let alone pay for all of the supplies a diabetic requires to stay alive and healthy.
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An article from World Health Organization describes Type 1 Diabetes as “ a chronic, lifelong disease, commonly diagnosed in youth that requires strict multidisciplinary treatment for the patient’s entire life” (Cobas). Most of the people in third world countries have multiple responsibilities to help care for their families and the added responsibilities of Type 1 Diabetes could feel like a burden. When a person has Type 1 Diabetes their body is damaging the islet cells within the pancreas that produce insulin (Fradkin). The body needs insulin to survive, without it a person could go into a coma or feel terrible until their body cannot function without insulin any longer. When this occurs, diabetics must give themselves insulin either by shots or an insulin pump. Diabetics must learn how to effectively calculate the amount of insulin their body would naturally give them if it was working properly. This task is part of what makes Diabetes such a huge responsibility. Giving one’s self the wrong amount of insulin, too much or not enough, could leave someone feeling drained. When a person does not give himself enough insulin, they will have high blood sugar which can cause an increase in thirst, energy, and/or urination. If a person gives himself too much insulin, they will have low blood sugar which can cause dizziness, hunger, cold sweats and/or a lack of energy.
An article from World Health Organization describes Type 1 Diabetes as “ a chronic, lifelong disease, commonly diagnosed in youth that requires strict multidisciplinary treatment for the patient’s entire life” (Cobas). Most of the people in third world countries have multiple responsibilities to help care for their families and the added responsibilities of Type 1 Diabetes could feel like a burden. When a person has Type 1 Diabetes their body is damaging the islet cells within the pancreas that produce insulin (Fradkin). The body needs insulin to survive, without it a person could go into a coma or feel terrible until their body cannot function without insulin any longer. When this occurs, diabetics must give themselves insulin either by shots or an insulin pump. Diabetics must learn how to effectively calculate the amount of insulin their body would naturally give them if it was working properly. This task is part of what makes Diabetes such a huge responsibility. Giving one’s self the wrong amount of insulin, too much or not enough, could leave someone feeling drained. When a person does not give himself enough insulin, they will have high blood sugar which can cause an increase in thirst, energy, and/or urination. If a person gives himself too much insulin, they will have low blood sugar which can cause dizziness, hunger, cold sweats and/or a lack of energy.