Training and supporting patients in self-management of their health are part of the foundations of diabetes mellitus management.
Indeed, people living with diabetes are supposed to be able to adapt their treatment, whatever the unforeseen of everyday life, in order to preserve the glycemic and metabolic balance and avoid the occurrence of diabetes complications.
On a daily basis, these efforts require 60 to 120' of effective time (examples of tasks to be performed: measuring blood glucose, adjusting insulin dosage, insulin injection, counting carbohydrates with meals, going to medical visits, going to the pharmacy, ordering equipment, preparing meals, etc.).
The mental burden inherent in the self-management of diabetes is not counted in the tasks to be performed and causes real suffering in 30 to 40% of patients.
This diabetes distress requires management that requires more training in diabetes self-management and appropriate psychological support, otherwise it is very common to observe a deterioration in the state of health and quality of life.
Training and support
Organized courses
Patient courses will be organized regularly by the Centre. These courses are covered by the LAMal basic insurance after deduction of the deductible and the 10% contribution to the patient's charge.
Sports training
Finally, a personal trainer will also be offered by the Center for patients who wish to continue individual physical training. However, this service will be borne by the patient.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a complex chronic disease that requires specific and individualized management throughout the life phases.
The patient-centered care approach is highlighted by many international recommendations. She advocates taking into account the comorbidities and prognosis of each patient, while respecting the preferences, needs and values of the individual to guide clinical decisions.
Currently, patients living with diabetes often face fragmentation of care and a lack of coordination between the various health actors. However, it has been shown that people suffering from one or more chronic conditions remain healthier when their care is thought of on continuity and in its entirety.
What are the two types of diabetes?
Definition of type 1 diabetes (T1D)
Definition of type 1 diabetes (T1D):
Type 1 diabetes mellitus was formerly called insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes. It is an autoimmune disease that appears when beta cells in the pancreas, which produce the insulin needed to regulate blood sugar, are destroyed by the immune system. Type 1 diabetes is more common in children and young adults, but it can also affect people of all ages. People with type 1 diabetes mellitus must take insulin throughout their lives. To date, there is no cure for this disease.
(Definition of the Swiss Diabetes Association)
Definition of type 2 diabetes (T2D)
Definition of type 2 diabetes (T2D):
Type 2 diabetes mellitus was also formerly called non-insulin-dependent diabetes or late onset diabetes. In people with type 2 diabetes, the pancreas continues to produce insulin but in insufficient quantities, or the body can no longer use it effectively to convert blood sugar into energy (insulin resistance). The development of type 2 diabetes is favored by certain hereditary factors, overweight and lack of exercise.
In most cases, it appears only in the second half of life. However, it is increasingly common in young people who are very overweight.
(Definition of the Swiss Diabetes Association)