Diabetes

About 580 million adult people in the world are living with diabetes, with type 2 diabetes (T2D) accounting for 90 percent of all cases. This number is projected to increase to 850 million people by 2050. T2D is a chronic, progressive condition and long-term complications include stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular diseases as well as chronic kidney disease (CKD).

As such, the recommended guidelines for diabetes management goes far beyond controlling blood sugar levels. They also emphasize the risk of developing interconnected conditions, such as cardiovascular or kidney diseases.

Latest Articles on Diabetes

Digital solution for individualized diabetes care

With Exandra™, we have developed a clinical decision support tool for diabetes care to make everyday life easier for healthcare professionals.

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Living a long and healthy life

People living with type 2 diabetes often suffer a degree of stigma. Learn from Jurjen de Lange what it takes to live a good life despite the disease.

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A Unique Bond: a brotherhood like no other

After being diagnosed with diabetes, Eric’s incredible connection with Peety and Jake helped him take control of his health.

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Other cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases

Kidney disease

Find out why it is crucial to test people at risk of chronic kidney disease and how preserving the kidneys protects the heart.

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Metabolic diseases

Did you know that type 2 diabetes and obesity affect the metabolic system, and in turn, can impact other organs in the body?

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Liver disease

Learn about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), how it affects the liver and how it is associated with other CRM conditions.

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Discover how and why having one CRM condition increases your risk of developing others.