Why treat Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious condition. If it is not treated well, over the time it may cause significant organ damage to the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nerves.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of

• Heart disease and stroke by diabetic damage of the blood vessels bringing oxygen to the heart and the brain
• Kidney failure and (at a final stage) necessity for hemodialysis
• Limb amputations by diabetic foot syndrome
• New onset blindness in adults by diabetic damages of the retina

Why Early Intervention is Important

Type 1 diabetes has to be treated as soon as it is diagnosed.
Early intervention of type 2 diabetes is an important goal that frequently can be achieved by a healthy diet and physical activity. Once type 2 diabetes has established, therapy focuses on the early intervention of consequences and complications.