Boris Hansel. Paul Delort for Le Figaro Health
INTERVIEW – One in five people is at risk of developing diabetes. To avoid it, simple measures such as losing 5% of your weight and practicing physical activity are effective.
Endocrinologist and nutritionist at Bichat Hospital in Paris, Professor Boris Hansel coordinates the French-speaking diploma in dietetics and clinical and therapeutic nutrition. He co-hosts the health channel PuMS (For better health) on YouTube with a college of doctors. This health channel aims to provide 100% reliable information and practical advice on a daily basis.
Type 2 diabetes is a disease on the rise all over the world, and also in France. What is, today, the percentage of the diabetic population and the rate of people at risk of developing diabetes in our country?
Currently, 5% of French people are diabetic and it is estimated that 20 to 30% of the population are at risk of developing diabetes. But of course it depends on the age. If you are over 50 and have contributing factors, your risk of developing diabetes in the next ten years is higher than at age 30.
What are these factors favoring the onset of diabetes?
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