Modern active ingredients and lifestyle – every step counts

Although diabetics have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, heart failure or stroke, scientific data suggests that protective effects can be achieved through the best possible glycemic control and the timely use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists. The preventive effects of exercise should also not be underestimated – which of course does not only apply to manifest diabetes – the aim should be at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, ideally supplemented by moderate-intensity strength training. Several meta-analyses and consensus recommendations have been published on this in the recent past.