In search of balance

As part of World Diabetes Day, it is important to remember the importance of balance.

It is not a diet but the need to balance your diet, manage your stress and have physical activity!

This year, World Diabetes Day highlights 100 years since the discovery of insulin.

Insulin is a protein hormone secreted in the pancreas (by the β cells of the islets of Langerhans.. hence insula which means island in Latin)

In a diabetic there is a deficit in its production or even a total absence (type 1 diabetes)

Insulin is used to regulate glucose in the blood and its absence leads to hyperglycemia.

A poor diet, lack of activity but also stress can be factors leading to this deficit.

A website www.alarecherchedelequilibre.com has been set up for diabetics but also for those looking for sustainable and balanced health.

You will discover very useful Podcasts with testimonies of people living with diabetes in duo with referrals in the fields of cooking, dietetics, sports, literature and philosophy...

At the initiative of Abbott Diabetes Care, this action serves to raise awareness about the importance of balance.

The balance of food is essential whether you are a diabetes or not but the main thing is not to deprive yourself and not to do a proper diet. Know how to choose your ingredients (less sweet, less fat, less salty, unprocessed, glycemic index...) and know how to consume the amount adapted to your physical condition and activity.

The importance of regular physical activity is obvious and to adapt to one's abilities. Climbing stairs is already important..

Mens sana in corpore sano... a healthy mind in a healthy body is the secret of well-being. So less stress because the balance is also in his head.

SEE THE SITE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS

More info on World Diabetes Day with the French Federation of Diabetics