Day: November 2, 2020

Traditional Varus campaign on World Diabetes Day According to the International Diabetes Federation in 2019, 1 of 11 adults worldwide has diabetes

General medicine, Therapeutic fields By darko_different

  On November 2, the pharmaceutical company "Varus" in cooperation with the Association of General Practitioners and Family Medicine begins a traditional campaign to raise the awareness for the prevention of the development and control of diabetes. With this, Varus joins the global campaign on World Diabetes Day, which the International Diabetes Federation celebrates every…

Metabolic syndrome – brief information

General medicine, Therapeutic fields By darko_different

      Higher socioeconomic status, sedentary lifestyle and increased body mass index (BMI) are significantly associated with Metabolic Syndrome. Also diet, physical (in)activity, smoking, family history of diabetes mellitus, education, all affect the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome.   - insulin resistance with increased fasting glycemia (above 5.6 mmol / l), - visceral obesity (≥88…