Cardiovascular and kidney diseases affect 32% and 40% of diabetic patients respectively.

Under the motto "Take the pulse of diabetes", Novo Nordisk, with the support of the Spanish Diabetes Society (SED) and the Spanish Diabetes Foundation (FSED), organizes a social awareness day on the importance of healthy habits and early diagnosis to reduce the risk of these complications.

Cardiovascular and kidney diseases affect 32% and 40% of diabetics, respectively.

Under the motto "Take the pulse of diabetes", Novo Nordisk, with the approval of the Spanish Society of Diabetes (SED) and the Foundation of the Spanish Society of Diabetes (FSED), organizes a social awareness day on the importance of healthy habits and early diagnosis to reduce the risk of these complications.

It is estimated that there are more than 50% of diabetes in the world.

On the day of the International Center, the Laws of the sale of the Ministers of Care Week NUEVOS will be a great meeting for health. Novo Nordisk promotes "taking the pulse of the indigenous people of Siebtes (Na) Sand), to provide diabetes professionals in their country. [I] Ambassador. By sharing her testimony to give a voice to those who live with this disease.

The goal is twofold: to raise awareness among the population about the importance of maintaining good habits that help reduce the risk of developing related complications and to warn about the importance of early detection for control, since every decision has an importance in measuring the pulse of this pathology.

The day includes a tour of the heart-shaped anamorphic art exhibition, which invites you to think about the factors that have improved the quality of life of diabetics - advances in medicine and knowledge, family support and healthy habits.In addition, it explains the relationship between diabetes and other organs that can be affected by complications of the disease, such as the heart or kidneys, and includes educational materials to reinforce the information.

To act, you must first understand.With this in mind, there will be educational talks throughout the day with leading medical experts.Discussions will focus on important topics such as self-efficacy—that is, an individual's confidence in their ability to manage the disease, which is an important predictor of self-care and treatment outcomes—and emotional health in type 2 diabetes, how to predict the onset of type 1 diabetes, identifying symptoms to identify symptoms of the disease and the importance of self-management.

The Spanish Anti-Diabetes Association (SED) and FSED spokespeople are expecting the biggest challenge from the first vice president, Dr. Marquez Seges.

The model and actress Laura Sánchez, for her part, stated: "For me, being the visible face of type 1 diabetes is my duty to draw attention to this disease and to raise awareness among people about the importance of self-care to minimize the risks of complications related to diabetes, as well as emphasizing early detection.

Major complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2).

This initiative is based on figures which reveal that up to 32% and 40% of people with diabetes have cardiovascular disease and kidney disease respectively.In fact, up to 80% of people with this condition die from cardiovascular complications, compared to 30% of the general population[ii].Specifically, people with diabetes have a greater than 53% risk of myocardial infarction, 58% of stroke, and 12% of heart failure.Thus, DM2 is the main cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and it is estimated that 27.9% of patients with DM2 in Spain have CKD [iii].

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In addition, diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition characterized by narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the extremities, which reduces blood flow and can lead to pain, ulcers, and even amputation.In fact, between 13% and 29% of people with diabetes have PAD[iv],[v]. In this scenario, early detection and care can save lives and greatly prevent complications related to diabetes, slow the progression of the disease to change4."Despite all this, it is important that events like this make the entire population aware of the importance that we all contribute to a better quality of life for people with diabetes, including professionals," adds Dr. Picón.

Based on 100 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care, at Nord Nordisk We reiterate our commitment on this global day, the importance of prevention and management of the risks associated with this disease.Prevention of diabetes complications can not only improve the quality of life of patients, but also has a significant impact on vision.

Recommendations to avoid problems

Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that is one of the greatest health and medical challenges of the 21st century.DM2 accounts for 90% of all diabetes5, affecting approximately 537 million adults worldwide5.Therefore, a comprehensive approach to this pathology includes control and prevention of disease-related complications and lifestyle changes2,[vi],[vii].

Finally, experts indicate the following recommendations for patients:

- Follow the dietary recommendations given by health professionals.

- periodically monitor regularly.

- do physical exercise.

- Stop using alcohol and tobacco.

- Control body weight.

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global health company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Its mission is to drive change and address diabetes and other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, rare blood and endocrine disorders.170 countries. For more, visit novonordisk.es

[I] International Diabetes Federation (IDF): Diabetes Spain.Diabetes Country Report 2000-2050;https://diabetelesatlas.org/data-bountock/countock/country/sain/sain/spain/ last accessed November 2025

[ii] Causes A. Type 2 macro and micropular disease, diabetes. Nephrology.2002;22 (5): 406-411.

[iii] Rotrigues-Poncelas A, Olmo Garre, Franch-Nadal J, Type-Spine J, Mundet-Tuduri X, Barrot-of the Pente J, dkk.

[iv] Verma S et al.Diabetes Therapy 2024;15:1893-1961

[v] hirsch di et al.Jantera.2001;286: 1317-1324

SEMERGEN 2024. SEMERGEN Clinical Guidelines: Practical management of patients with DM2 in primary care.[Last viewed 2024December].Available at: https://semergen.es/files/docs/biblioteca/guias/2024/guiasClinicasDiabetes2024.pdf

[vii] Reyes-García R, et al. A comprehensive approach for patients with diabetes type 2. Diabetes knowledge area of ​​the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition. 2023;70 (1): 95-102.

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