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Type 2 diabetes
In type 2 diabetes, the blood sugar level is raised because the body’s cells fail to respond properly to the hormone insulin and don’t absorb enough sugar from the blood.
Type 1 diabetes
With type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces very little or no insulin. To supply the body with this essential hormone, people with the disease need daily injections of insulin.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a female hormone disorder in which there is an excess of male sexual hormones. PCOS can be treated successfully.
Sugar: as bad as its reputation?
Sugar, energy supplier: not only does the brain need it, but every cell of the body too. So why does sugar have such a bad reputation?
Telemonitoring
Telemonitoring refers to the monitoring and evaluation of important health parameters remotely. In what areas is telemonitoring used? How does it work?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is caused by changes to the liver. It does not impair liver function at first. However fatty liver disease can lead to harmful cirrhosis of the liver.
Gestational diabetes
Diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) increases the risk of certain rare birth complications. This risk can usually be reduced by a change in diet.
Digital health applications (DiGA): apps on prescription
What are digital health applications (DiGA)? What benefits do they offer? Who can get these apps on prescription and how can they be accessed?
Overweight – physical and psychological effects
Being overweight is common and can become a health problem. A balanced, whole-food diet combined with physical activity can help.
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease typically develops in older people. The condition often goes unnoticed because a decrease in renal function does not initially cause any symptoms.