What is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus in general means a failure in carbohydrate metabolism. Simply put: The body is not able to appropriately utilize sugar as the most important supplier of energy.
Learn moreWhy is early diabetes intervention important?
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.
Learn moreHow can the blood sugar level be controlled?
A normal blood sugar level can often already be reached by losing weight with a calorie-controlled diet or by keeping a normal, healthy diet.
Learn moreWhy treat diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious condition. If it is not treated early or well, over the time it may cause significant organ damage to the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nerves.
Learn moreWhat is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus in general means a failure in carbohydrate metabolism. Simply put: The body is not able to appropriately utilize sugar as the most important supplier of energy.
Learn moreWhy is early diabetes intervention important?
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.
Learn more
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Why treat Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious disease. Learn more about the importance of early and appropriate diabetes treatment.
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