Diabetes can become apparent early on through non-specific signs. Every year, around 560,000 people in Germany are diagnosed with diabetes.
It is estimated that around eight million people in this country suffer from this chronic metabolic disease. Untreated diabetes can lead to permanent damage to the eyes, kidneys and nerves, with amputations being common long-term consequences. Diabetics have a threefold increased risk of heart attack or stroke and a shortened life expectancy. Even small adjustments in lifestyle can improve insulin sensitivity in the body.