On World Diabetes Day, November 14, Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, raises awareness about the physical and mental challenges of patients living with diabetes.
With 537 million people worldwide affected by diabetes - approximately one in every ten adults - there is a great need for holistic care, comprehensive support, and education. The early signs of kidney disease can be so subtle that patients may lose up to 90% of their kidney function before symptoms appear.
With patients living their normal lives, more resilience is required to remain organized and responsible while managing their conditions at home, work, and school.
Diabetes therefore does not only impact physical health but also takes a significant toll on well-being. The additional stress and fear of worrying about the possibility of developing diabetes-related complications, such as chronic kidney disease, highlights the need for an integrated approach to managing the condition.
For this reason, Fresenius Medical Care's launches today its "Living Well" campaign. The robust content provides strategies and education via videos from experts, including dietitians, psychologists, and social workers, to dispel common nutrition and mental health misinformation surrounding the disease.
Through personal success stories and caregiver outlooks, the campaign offers real-life perspectives on living with diabetes and kidney disease. The campaign also highlights the importance of early detection and understanding of the risk of Type 2 diabetes, encouraging individuals to consult with their physicians to manage the disease and symptoms of diabetic kidney disease.
Four ways to manage symptoms of diabetic kidney disease include testing and tracking blood sugar levels and managing blood pressure by eating a healthy, low-sodium diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, and avoiding smoking.
It is also imperative to take medications as prescribed and make healthy food choices by reading labels and choosing high-fiber foods such as whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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World Diabetes Day is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign, reaching a global audience of over one billion people in 160 countries. It is marked every year on November 14.worlddiabetesday.org.