{"id":4278,"date":"2015-02-04T12:33:23","date_gmt":"2015-02-04T11:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/?post_type=nasvet&#038;p=4278"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T14:44:24","slug":"diabetes","status":"publish","type":"nasvet","link":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/en\/customer-support\/pharmacists-advice\/diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterised by elevated blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two types of diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. The only feature they essentially have in common is an increased level of glucose in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease caused by a severe lack of insulin. This occurs when the cells in the pancreas that naturally produce insulin are destroyed. People with type 1 diabetes therefore have an underlying predisposition to the disease and cannot prevent it. It usually develops between the ages of 10 and 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is primarily associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and excess body weight. In this type of diabetes, the pancreas still produces insulin, but not enough to regulate blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes usually develops in people over the age of 45, but it is becoming increasingly common among young people and children as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RISK FACTORS THAT INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>lack of physical activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hereditary factors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A healthy lifestyle can help prevent type 2 diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people with diabetes (90%) have type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes can often be prevented through regular physical activity, a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy body weight and reducing stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early signs of diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Persistent thirst, fatigue, muscle weakness and frequent urination may be early signs of diabetes. If you notice these symptoms, do not delay seeking medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Diabetes Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">World Diabetes Day has been observed on 14 November since 1991. This date marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, one of the discoverers of insulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Diabetes Federation estimates that just under 200 million people worldwide have diabetes, and the number of people affected continues to rise every year. Within the next 30 years, the number is expected to reach 366 million. In developed countries, diabetes ranks as the fourth leading cause of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. Two types of diabetes There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. The only feature they essentially have in common is an increased level of glucose in the blood. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease caused by a severe lack [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"vrsta_nasveta":[],"class_list":["post-4278","nasvet","type-nasvet","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nasvet\/4278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/nasvet"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/nasvet"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"vrsta_nasveta","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/obalne-lekarne.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vrsta_nasveta?post=4278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}