In the event of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, the High Authority for Health recommends prioritizing “non-drug” treatment as a first-line treatment. This is based on the implementation of a nutritional program and the practice of physical activity.
- The High Authority for Health has revised its recommendations for the management of type 2 diabetes.
- After diagnosis, she believes that dietary changes and physical activity should be prioritized before treatment.
- Drug treatment should be offered as a second option and adapted to the patient.
90% of adult diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes. In this condition, poor use of insulin by the body’s cells causes hyperglycemia, or excess sugar in the blood.T2DM can lead to acute or chronic complications most often affecting the heart and arteries, kidneys, eyes, nerves and feet.”warns the High Authority of Health. To reduce the risks, it is essential to treat the disease as soon as it is diagnosed. The High Authority of Health is updating its recommendations on this subject: it announced this in a communicated published on June 6.
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How to adapt your diet to type 2 diabetes?
“These updated recommendations include non-drug strategies as a first step, as soon as the diagnosis is made.the organization said. This is a major paradigm shift: lifestyle changes (physical activity, nutrition, combating a sedentary lifestyle) are a prerequisite for the possible implementation of drug treatment for hyperglycemia and must be maintained over time..” In concrete terms, this means that we must first adapt our diet so that it improves glycemic balance.Health Insurance explains that this involves favoring fruits, vegetables, starchy foods, fish and limiting the consumption of sweet, salty and fatty products, without banning any food. The portions must be adapted, to have enough intake without exceeding them.
Type 2 diabetes: physical activity is beneficial
At the same time, the High Authority for Health advises people to move more.Physical activity (PA) has many therapeutic benefits such as improved insulin sensitivity, reduced risk of diabetes progression or cardiovascular complications.she explains. She points out that the treating physician can prescribe physical activity adapted to the patient and their abilities, which helps to strengthen the “motivation” And “patient adherence to lifestyle changes”. L’Health Insurancerecommends practicing at least 30 minutes of brisk walking per day, or 45 minutes of gentler activity, such as slow walking.
Management of type 2 diabetes: tailoring treatment to the patient
“If lifestyle changes are not enough, drug treatment is then offered to the patient.”underlines the HAS. The organization recalls that this approach must be ““patient-centered” and that the choice of treatment must take into account “Lcomorbidities, risk factors and the patient’s needs according to their situation and preferences”The HAS reminds us that the disease is progressive and that it is necessary to adapt the treatment to possible changes in the patients’ situation in order to preserve their quality of life.
In France, 3.8 million people are taking treatment for type 2 diabetes.
