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Hello DiabetesRethinking Diabetes Care: Beyond Molecules to Glycemic HappinessFinland ranks as the happiest country, while our happiness index has dropped. To be in the top ten, we need to improve significantly. This shift highlights the concept of glycemic happiness in diabetes, where the psychosocial aspects are often overlooked. Most diabetes awareness programs focus on molecular treatments, driven by commercial interests, with no "pill" for happiness.
Diabetes management varies by type. Children with Type 1 diabetes often require multiple insulin injections daily—sometimes four, five, or even six times—depending on their needs. In Type 2 diabetes, beta cells in the pancreas partially deteriorate, but some still function. Treatment typically starts with...2025-05-2928 minHello DiabetesDiabetes in the Young Generation is worrisomeDiabetes is a growing concern, particularly among younger individuals. It is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or/and becomes resistant to insulin. Type 1 diabetes, is diagnosed in childhood and is now being seen in children which can be as young as at six months age. On the other hand, Type 2 diabetes, which was traditionally observed in adults aged 50-70, is increasingly affecting people between the ages of 20 and 40 years.
People diagnosed at young age have longer life span and thus they need to remain more cautious for their blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol & weight co...2025-05-2728 min