Diabetes mellitus

Better Diabetes Management

Successful diabetes management is based on cooperation between medical specialists and their patients. Studies have proven the positive influence that taking an active role in treatment has on the health of patients with chronic illnesses..

Bloodpressure and Heart

Why measure blood pressure?

Today, high blood pressure, also known as the 'silent killer', is one of the most common causes of death. The number of deaths as a consequence of a heart attack increases in line with blood pressure values.

Overweight

Monitoring weight

Excess weight and obesity have become widespread conditions in developed countries. To minimize the individual risk of obesity and associated secondary illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure or heart attack, a person's weight should be monitored regularly.

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic conditions explained

Metabolic conditions are the combination of several risk factors for the later development of coronary heart disease. Despite the lack of a concrete definition, a blood glucose disorder (diabetes mellitus type 2), very high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity and impaired lipometabolism can be included in the term 'metabolic conditions'.

Nephrology

What is renal failure?

Renal failure (kidney failure) is described as the increasing loss of renal function over a certain period. This serious renal disease makes it impossible to eliminate urine every day. This results in the build-up of toxic substances (uremia) such as ammonia. This disease can be caused by many factors.

Telemedicine

Telemedicine for chronic disease

Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to diagnose and treat illnesses. In the past, although telemedicine was commonly used to bridge the physical distance between doctor and patient for an operation, for example, or a second consultation, it is now also used for home diagnostics for chronic illnesses.