NewHealth · Gut leben mit Diabetes 9/2026

“I treat myself more kindly now”

In autumn 2025 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My son had pointed out to me during a visit that I was short of breath and no longer felt comfortable in my own skin. I am grateful to him for that to this day.

Since then I have changed my diet, I get plenty of exercise, out with my dogs and doing sport, and I keep an eye on my blood sugar with a monitoring system. My new favourite food is broccoli, my new favourite drink sparkling water with freshly squeezed lemon.

The full story is in “Gut leben mit Diabetes”, issue 9/2026.

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Film by Abbott from the Diabetes Congress 2026

At the Diabetes Congress 2026 I talked with Dr Kröger about my diagnosis. Abbott made a short film about it.

Film: Abbott · Diabetes Congress 2026