Melilla hosts diabetes awareness event and discussions

In observance of World Diabetes Day, health organizations have organized a series of events in Melilla to address the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. The sessions, coordinated by the Spanish Federation of Diabetes (FEDE), the Spanish Diabetes Society (SED), and the Melilla Association of People with Diabetes (ADIMEL), focus on the challenges of managing the condition.

Experts and athletes have shared personal experiences regarding the impact of the disease on professional routines. Former footballer Carlos Castro discussed the unpredictability of glucose levels in professional sports, noting that even with consistent routines, complications like hyperglycemia can occur unexpectedly.

Endocrinologist Antonio Pérez highlighted three primary objectives for the initiative: promoting early detection to improve patient prognosis, ensuring equity so that innovative treatments and technologies reach all indicated patients, and advocating for systemic changes to provide better prevention and therapies. The event emphasizes that living with diabetes should not prevent individuals from pursuing personal or professional goals.