As part of national diabetes week, the Porzou hospital in Concarneau (Finistère) is offering a day dedicated to diabetes screening, Wednesday June 5. In a few minutes the diagnosis is established based on the principle of a capillary blood glucose test.
Last year, we registered 95 people, 5-6% of whom were diagnosed as diabetic. Today, there are an estimated 43,510 patients with diabetes, a prevalence rate of 4.64%, compared to 6.07% nationally. At the same time, we note an annual increase in type 2 diabetes of 6% with ten years of estimated delay in diagnosis
confides Alain Thomas, vice-president of diabetics in Finistère.
Discovery Nordic walking sessions
During this day, Alex Seven, teacher in adapted physical activities at the Maison du sport et de la santé de Cornouaille, and Morgane Cauqueteau, dietician executive, will be present to provide advice.
Type 2 diabetes has no warning signs. It is recommended to practice physical activity for 30 minutes per day to combat a sedentary lifestyle. As part of the treatment of diabetes, a physical activity plan is proposed.
says Alex Seven, who will offer, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., discovery sessions on Nordic walking.
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The food plan is also useful to implement. Studies indicate that regular exercise could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30 to 50%. The French Federation of Diabetics encourages integrating physical activity into your daily life by ensuring that you choose appropriate exercises. to his abilities and physical condition. Through this collective action, the prevention of diabetes and the improvement of general health become objectives accessible to all.
explains Anne Cario, nurse at the Quimper public health center who will also offer dietary advice.
