Diabetes
Over 500,000 Finns suffer from diabetes (diabetes mellitus in Latin). This disease is divided into two groups: type 1 diabetes, where the body’s own production of insulin has decreased or stopped, and type 2, where there are disruptions to the effect of insulin in the body.
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DiabetesOver 500,000 Finns suffer from diabetes (diabetes mellitus in Latin). This disease is divided into two groups: type 1 diabetes, where the body’s own production of insulin has decreased or stopped, and type 2, where there are disruptions to the effect of insulin in the body.
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Thyroid gland diseasesThe thyroid is a small gland located at the front of the throat under the larynx. It produces thyroid hormones, which have an impact on metabolism.
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Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic syndrome (MBS) is caused by disruption in the blood sugar balance (insulin resistance), resulting in the blood pressure rising and also an impact on the blood’s ability to coagulate and changes in the composition of the blood lipids. Metabolic syndrome can be asymptomatic for many years.
