Recently the +D2 event was held in Madrid, where experts and patients met to dialogue about how we can improve the quality of life of the almost 6 million affected in Spain.
Proper blood sugar and cholesterol control is vital.Bad management can lead to serious complications, both microvascular and macrovascular, which affect from the eyes and kidneys to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.Dr. Miguel Brito highlighted in the event that controlling risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, and especially blood glucose and cholesterol, is crucial.
It is necessary to deny some myths, such as the one that suggests that heart attacks are less serious in diabetic patients, which is not true and in fact, they can be more complicated.Dr. Sara Artola, a respected primary care, stressed the importance of an early diagnosis and early treatment to prevent long -term damage.
In addition to medical treatments, emotional support and therapeutic education are essential.Emerging technologies, such as glucose monitoring apps and continuous monitoring devices, are transforming the way patients handle their disease, allowing them to carry more personal and effective control of their health.
Here you have a list with the main keys:
I encourage you all to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, to use available technology and seek the necessary support to handle type 2 diabetes. You are not alone in this fight;Together we can face the challenges posed by this chronic condition and improve our quality of life.
Thank you for reading and I hope this information will help you.