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Diabetes campaign
"Take the disease seriously right from the start"
by Wenke Rose

To kick off REWE Group's diabetes campaign, three affected colleagues told us how they deal with diabetes - some of them for decades - which requires planning, attention and discipline on a daily basis. Their tips: a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, socialising with like-minded people - and optimism.

"I'm doing well thanks to exercise, friends and family"
„I've had diabetes since I was 13 and am 'celebrating' my 40th anniversary this year, so to speak. I always have to plan my life ahead, otherwise I have blood sugar fluctuations. For example, I have to keep an eye on what I've eaten in the last few hours, how much I've exercised and what my blood sugar has been in the last 24 hours. Sudden hypoglycaemia is unpleasant as it throws me completely off track. But I'm doing very well thanks to lots of exercise and a close network of family and friends. I'm an optimistic person - that helps when things aren't going so well. I've had an insulin pump since 1997 and a sensor that continuously measures my blood sugar for ten years.it's important to accept the disease and not drive yourself crazy. You can lead a legally normal life with this disease. It helps me to socialise with other sufferers. I'm in a Diabetes&Sport WhatsApp group.“
Gabriele Bochem, Engineering Manager at REWE digital. She has had type 1 diabetes since 1984.
"I'm working on motivating myself to do sport"
„The biggest challenge for me is to keep exercising and to constantly monitor and adjust my eating behaviour. These are two topics that don't exactly knock my socks off - but they are very important. In terms of eating, I've found a method that works well for me. Exercise, on the other hand, is one of those things, but I'm working on motivating myself as often as possible! However, I still need medication to lower my sugar levels at night.regular check-ups, which are necessary once a quarter with various doctors, help to monitor the diabetes.the most important thing I can say to everyone affected: Take the disease seriously right from the start! Carelessness towards your own body will catch up with you sooner or later. I speak from experience here, because I turned a blind eye for a long time. It was only when the first symptoms appeared that I reacted and changed my lifestyle. I could have spared myself a lot if I had reacted earlier. “
Stefanie Bösche, team assistant in the specialist domain of Inpatient Retail. She has been living with type 2 diabetes since 2015.

High number of unreported cases
Around eleven million people in Germany have diabetes, including 8.7 million diagnosed with type 2 diabetes ("adult-onset diabetes").every day, around 1,600 adults in our country are newly diagnosed with this metabolic disease, also known as "diabetes". The number of unreported cases is high: a further two million people are still unaware that they are also affected. The good news is that some preventative measures can be taken.


Free test kit for employees
For this reason, REWE Group is organising a campaign week for World Diabetes Day from 14 to 22 November 2024 with online specialist lectures, workshops and live cookings, a step challenge, information material and the opportunity to order a free test kit to determine your personal diabetes risk.
Find out more on the intranet or on the REWE Group health platform for employees, Gemeinsam.topfit.

 

 

"Diabetes knows no breaks and no holidays"
„In my opinion, the biggest limitation of the disease after so many years is the fact that diabetes knows no breaks or holidays. The disease requires a certain amount of attention and foresight around the clock in order to avoid short-term dangers and serious long-term consequences. As a result, there is always a risk of 'diabetes burnout', i.e. giving up looking after yourself and the disease when you are exhausted. What helps me most is to treat myself with love and care - and also to socialise with other sufferers; I find networking very helpful and important. Because the advice you get from specialists as a diabetic has its limits when it comes to implementation and challenges in everyday life. Of course, other sufferers have practical tips from their own experience. We also have an informal exchange with a handful of participants at Rewe digital and are happy to welcome new members.“
Christian Horak, Agile Team Coach at REWE digital. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager in 1990.
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