What you should know about DIABETES MELLITUS
Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. Diabetes is on the rise not only in the world but also in the Czech Republic. Whereas half a century ago, approximately 2% of the population suffered from diabetes, today one in ten people is diagnosed with the disease. It is estimated that a further 2% of the population is completely unaware of their disease, and up to 5% of the population is in the prediabetes phase, i.e. in a risk state before the full development of the disease. During their lifetime, approximately one third of the Czech population will develop diabetes.¹ Inadequate treatment or poor control of diabetes can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage and kidney failure.
