Diabetes: What can I do myself to prevent it?

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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases and is increasingly affecting younger people. Everyone can help reduce their risk of developing the disease. When diabetes is already present, certain measures can also help prevent secondary illnesses and complications as far as possible. In this talk, Dr Marc Keipes, endocrinologist, diabetologist and former director of the GesondheetsZentrum (Hôpitaux Robert Schuman), explains how type 2 diabetes develops, which risk factors are involved and what people can do for prevention and treatment. Physical activity, nutrition and other everyday factors play an important role in staying healthy and active for as long as possible.