Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the most common form of a disease suffering from 3.2 million Hispanics in the United States, was for the popular presenter Don Francisco move from "a sedentary life to a life with activity," he said todayin statements to Efe.
Mario Kreutzberger, better known as Don Francisco, faced some "challenges" that now shows with interviews with patients in "Take care of your gift", an Internet information tool promoted by the Boehringer Ingelheim company.
"The objective of the campaign is to encourage our community to live a lifestyle that keeps them healthy," said the ambassador of the initiative, who pointed out that health "is a gift, and you have to take care of it."
The Hispanic community has greater risk than other ethnic groups in the country to develop type 2 diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce sufficient insulin or cells do not make use of it, according to the American Diabetes Association.
Insulin takes glucose to cells so that the body can use it as a source energy, but if it accumulates in the blood instead of entering them, complications can occur.
"Almost 15 years ago I was diagnosed and of course, the life of one changes completely. They found me in an annual routine exam, which is important to be aware of health," said the presenter.
From then on, he stressed, certain changes are necessary that "everyone should do: physical activity, a less sedentary life, nourish themselves and monitor their health with visits to the doctor," he added.
"I, for example, now exercise from Monday to Friday, at least one hour. And as more frequently to avoid high and low energy. Sometimes one leaves the lane but you have to get up and start over every day"He explained.
Don Francisco said that on the page (Cuidatudon.com), where resources will be added throughout the year, information on three key aspects is offered: nutrition, physical conditioning and treatment tips.
"There are videos with nutrition advice, such as taking care of your feet, which is very important, and exercises that one can do at home," he added.
The presenter, who recommended going to doctors, said that diabetes is "silent" and can have serious consequences, but does not have to, since "if one takes care of, can live a full and normal life."