World Diabetes Day: Understand the Types of Diabetes; Type 2 Can Often Be Prevented

🩸 Saturday is World Diabetes Day—a good opportunity to take a moment to think of you.

Diabetes comes in several forms: • Type 1 is an autoimmune disease. Insulin must then be administered externally. • Type 2 diabetes often develops over the course of years and goes unnoticed for a long time. • “Type 3” used to be the umbrella term for rare forms of diabetes, such as those caused by medications or pancreatic disorders. Today, these are referred to as other forms of diabetes. • Gestational diabetes first occurs during pregnancy. It is diagnosed using the glucose tolerance test, which is included in the Parent-Child Health Record.

The good news about type 2 diabetes: It can often be prevented or delayed. If you know your risk, you can take early action to counter it.

Here’s what helps: 💧 Get your blood sugar checked—that’s how we catch changes early. 🏃 More exercise in everyday life—even regular walks count. 🍎 Eat a balanced diet—plenty of vegetables and whole grains, and limit sweets and sugary drinks. 🩺 Take advantage of preventive care—so we can keep an eye on things together.

Not sure if you’re at increased risk? Just ask us about it during your next visit to the practice. We’d be happy to advise you.

Sources: diabinfo.de (Other Forms of Diabetes), gesundheit.gv.at (Gestational Diabetes)

Your team at Familienpraxis Tirol 💚

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