Diabetes in Gelsenkirchen: How to change your life now!

Diabetes in Gelsenkirchen: How to change your life now!

Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland - Gelsenkirchen, on November 14th the World Diabetes Day will be celebrated, and this is not an ordinary day! Around 29,400 people in Gelsenkirchen face the challenge of living with diabetes mellitus type 2, an insidious disease that often remains undetected for a long time. The symptoms are creeping and unspecific, which means that many only experience their diagnosis during routine examinations. The AOK online coach diabetes is here to help those affected and give them practical tips for a healthier lifestyle. "We would like to support the people in Gelsenkirchen to better understand the disease and motivate them to live a healthy lifestyle," explains Jörg Kock, the service manager of the AOK.

The causes of type 2

Diabetes type 2 is often the result of an unhealthy lifestyle, which is favored by overweight, lack of exercise, stress and poor nutrition. While age and genetic predisposition cannot be changed, there is a need for action in the lifestyle factors! Experts estimate that targeted changes over 50 percent of diabetes could be avoided. The AOK online coach not only offers information about the development of the disease, but also valuable advice on nutrition and exercise to minimize the risk of dangerous complications.

The digital offer is packed with vivid videos and animations that help those affected to change their diet and integrate more movement into their everyday life. A team of experts from diabetologists, psychologists as well as nutritional and sports scientists has participated in the development of the online coach. The program also offers understandable information on the treatment of diabetes and the advantages of the Disease management programs (DMP) of the statutory health insurance companies. "Our online coach is an ideal addition to our structured treatment program 'AOK Curaplan' Diabetes Type 2," says Kock.

For everyone who wants to learn more about the AOK online coach diabetes, there is more information on the website: www.aok.de/online-coach-diabetes .