{"id":3213,"date":"2024-09-04T15:51:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/painoklinikka.fi\/diabetes"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:07:44","slug":"diabetes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/painoklinikka.fi\/en\/diabetes","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”5%” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Diabetes Risk Test” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Do you suspect diabetes? On this page, we explain the factors that increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. You can also take the diabetes risk test. <\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”#diabetes-riskitesti” text=”Take the test”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”2085″ image_size=”portfolio-thumb_large” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”15px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#e7f7fe” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”15px” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Many People Have Diabetes without Knowing It<\/h2>\n

According to the Finnish Diabetes Association, about 400,000 people in Finland have type 2 diabetes and about 50,000 have type 1 diabetes. However, an estimated 100,000 Finns have undiagnosed diabetes. <\/p>\n

Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common worldwide, and increasingly younger people are developing it. However, it can be prevented and delayed by following a healthy lifestyle. Generally, exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight help prevent diabetes. <\/p>\n

Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Diabetes is a chronic condition where blood sugar rises and pancreatic function is impaired so that it doesn’t produce enough or any insulin. The body’s sensitivity to insulin effects may also be reduced. <\/p>\n

Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In type 1 diabetes, no insulin is produced in the body at all. It is treated with insulin therapy either by injections or pump. It usually develops before the age of 40, which is why it was previously called juvenile diabetes. <\/p>\n

Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Develops slowly and is often detected by chance or, for example, after the diagnosis of vascular disease. Type 2 diabetes can also be managed through exercise and proper diet. If necessary, medication is introduced. The age of onset is usually after 30-40 years. <\/p>\n

Do you suspect diabetes? Watch out for these symptoms <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The symptoms of type 1 diabetes are easier to detect<\/strong>, and include increased urination, feeling of thirst, weight loss, and fatigue.<\/p>\n

Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is difficult to identify<\/strong> and usually develops slowly.<\/p>\n

The following symptoms may be signs of type 2 diabetes:<\/p>\n