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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.

Metabolic syndrome

With metabolic syndrome, people have excess weight, high blood pressure and a disrupted blood sugar and lipid metabolism. A healthy lifestyle helps prevent this condition and its complications.

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.

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.

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?