From Friday June 1, 2018 to Friday June 8, 2018, it is National Diabetes Week: this event, organized under the high patronage of the Minister of Health Agnès Buzyn, is placed this year under the sign of balance.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects 3.7 million people in France – in addition, an estimated 700,000 diabetics are unaware. A pathology that continues to progress, in particular because of the aging of the population, obesity and sedentary nature: its prevalence is increasing by around 2.9% per year, according to figures from the French Federation of Diabetes (FFD).
In 90% of cases, it is a type 2 diabetes: it is linked to genetic factors (family factor, in particular) and environmental (unbalanced diet). e and lack of physical activity, mainly). Type 1 diabetes affects “only” 10% of diabetics and is an autoimmune disease.
A free test to determine your risk for diabetes
AT?? On the occasion of National Diabetes Week, the FFD shines the spotlight on the FINDRISC test: composed of only 8 questions, this test allows you to easily assess your risk in less than a minute. type 2 diabetes. It is possible to access it free of charge on the FFD website: the link here.
Balance is the golden rule against diabetes. Regarding food, the FFD recommends 3 meals a day, limiting the consumption of foods that are too fatty (cold meats, for example), too sweet (candies, chocolate bars, white breads …) and too salty (prepared industrial dishes, for example).
As for physical activity, the FFD favors soft sports (swimming, cycling, brisk walking) for half an hour per day; otherwise, you can also inject physical activity into your daily life, especially by preferring the stairs to the elevator!
Stress, tobacco, alcohol … Against diabetes, it is necessary to adopt a healthy … and balanced lifestyle.
Source: FFD press release.
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