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Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2002; 127(19): 1003-1005
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-28326
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Diabetes mellitus Typ 2

Type 2 diabetesH. Hauner, W. A. Scherbaum
  • 1Deutsches Diabetes-Forschungsinstitut an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
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08 May 2002 (online)

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Summary: Type 2 diabetes represents the most common form of carbohydrate disorders affecting at least 5% of the population in the industrialized world. In addition to genetic predisposition obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are the main promoters. Recent data clearly suggest that lifestyle intervention in people at increased risk can potently reduce the incidence of the disease. In overt type 2 diabetes, good glycaemic control and aggressive management of associated cardiovascular risk factors may prevent its multiple and costly complications.