The challenges with type 1
diabetes in old age

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With increasing age, physical performance often declines: One's hearing and vision deteriorate, one is less mobile, and sometimes one is not as mentally capable as before. Diabetes further reduces the quality of life that declines with age. However, there are certain points that can and should be considered.

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Leisure tips for people with
type 1 diabetes

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For many people, free time means freedom. The freedom to do what and when you want. There are people who can never get enough exercise in their free time. Then there are those who prefer to read a book in a deck chair or go to the movies. It's no different for people with type 1 diabetes. Except that they have to consider that the active type of leisure requires less insulin and the passive more.

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Eat, drink, carry on

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Around 2500 participants from all over the world took part in this year's Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. Among them was our colleague Alexander Pope, who took on the 171-kilometre route. The special thing about him: Alexander has type 1 diabetes (T1D) and therefore had to keep a constant eye on his glucose levels during the run. In this interview, the software developer from South Africa talks about his experience.

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Fit and active

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Our commitment to people with diabetes

World Diabetes Month 2023

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Around 537 million people worldwide are living with diabetes today. At Ypsomed, our dedication to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions goes beyond World Diabetes Month – it is a year-round commitment.

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Diabetes knowledge and health

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