Diabetes Problem: Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders

This report addresses the significant health problem of type 2 diabetes within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. It highlights the disproportionately high prevalence of diabetes in these populations compared to the broader community, citing factors such as lifestyle changes, dietary habits, and impaired physiological function. The report discusses the impact of these factors and the need for interventions, including lifestyle modifications (weight loss, dietary changes, and increased physical activity), medication, and regular screening. It emphasizes the importance of effective treatment and the 'Close the Gap' policy to improve life expectancy and overall health outcomes within the Aboriginal community. The report references statistical data, providing a comprehensive overview of the issue and potential solutions, while also referencing key sources to support its claims.

CURRENT HEALTH PROBLEM OF THE ABORIGINALS AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
• Type 2 diabetes is the quickest developing ceaseless illness in Australia.
• Native and Torres Strait Islander individuals are at higher danger of type 2 diabetes
than the all inclusive community (Burrow & Ride, 2016)
• Studies reveal that Diabetes type II is more prevalent in the members of the
indigenous community.
• With an increasing rate of 30%, diabetes is turning out to be a pandemic affecting
every 3 out of 4 Australian people (Harris et al., 2013).
WHY IS IT A PROBLEM? HOW SHOULD IT BE MANAGED?
REFERENCES
• Type 2 diabetes is majorly characterized by expanding rates of stoutness, diminished
rates of physical action, dietary changes and impaired physiological function in a set
of population (Harry et al., 2013).
• Unhealthy dietary intake poor in vegetable-fibers, fresh fruits and excessive
consumption of alcohol and smoke has led to a weakened physiological function.
• Treatment of type 2 diabetes includes the incorporation of life-style modifications
such as weight-loss, dietary changes, enhancing physical exercise and regulating
the blood glucose level.
• Administration of hypo-glycemic medication and insulin infusion have been
reported to be effective in the treatment of Type-II Diabetes (TIIDM)
• Treatment also includes customary screening for inconveniences of diabetes.
• Effective treatment intervention in the aboriginal community can help in closing
the gap in terms of life-expectancy and promote positive health (Burrow & Ride,
2016).
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Fig: ‘CLOSE THE GAP’ policy for the welfare of the
aboriginals
Source: (The Australian, 2017)
Fig: Statistics of Diabetes
Source: (Diabetes Report,WHO
2013)
Fig: Carers caring for aboriginal patients
and rendering effective care
Source: diabetesaustralia.com.au,20th
Oct, 2018
Fig: Healthy care for Diabetes
Source: diabetesaustralia.com.au, 20th Oct,2018