TT 5th largest diabetic population in the world

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO has the fifth largest diabetic population in the world, according to specialist cardiologist and internist Dr Hugley Hanoman.

Hanoman made this observation while delivering a presentation at a seminar on diabetes hosted by KAPPA Drugs and Pfizer at the Chamber of Commerce Building, Westmoorings, yesterday. Hanoman explained that there are four different types of diabetes. Type 1, he explained is more prevalent amongst children, while type 11 is commonly found in people who are obese, middle aged and has a combination of insulin deficiency and insulin resistance. He explained, this type is almost 90 percent genetic and environment factors. Type 111 usually occurs during pregnancy and type 1V is based on genetic defects, beta cell function and insulin action, endocrine disorders and alcohol intake.