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Living with Diabetes

February 17, 2023

DW takes a look at how the autoimmune disease Type 1 diabetes affects the lives of those affected. Plus: How Type 2 diabetes can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle.

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How the pancreas works

It produces digestive juices and regulates blood sugar. Find out what make the pancreas so important.

 

 

 

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Fully automated insulin dosing

Type 1 diabetics need to keep a constant eye on their blood sugar and insulin levels. New technology can do this automatically.

 

 

 

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Living life to the fullest - despite diabetes

Table tennis champion and mother Kathi Korn hopes to inspire other Type 1 diabetics with her story.

 

 

 

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How Type 2 diabetes develops

Consuming too much sugar is bad for you and can make you ill in the long run -- as the tale of Kasper the Sugar Addict shows.

 

 

 

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Insulin alternatives

Insulin injections are not always the best way to treat Type 2 diabetes. So what are the alternatives?

 

 

 

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Strength training to help manage diabetes

Building muscle mass helps with insulin resistance. That's why strength training can help diabetics to manage their condition.

 

 

 

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Increasing hip flexibility

This exercise will keep your hips flexible and strengthen your glutes, thighs and hamstrings.

 

 

 

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