Free health checks at the Kulmbach Clinic: Protect your heart!

Free health checks at the Kulmbach Clinic: Protect your heart!

Klinikum Kulmbach, Kulmbach, Deutschland - On Friday, June 27, 2025, it says in the Kulmbach Clinic: "Heart, what more do you want?" From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the red info of the “Heart Life” initiative will stop to clarify the population about the risks of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The aim is to sharpen the awareness of risk factors and present preventive measures. According to Fränkischer Tag the day of experts from the fields of neurology, internal medicine, radiology and neuroradiology accompanied.

Particular attention is paid to the risk of diabetes. Current statistics show that around 589 million people with diabetes worldwide, and almost half of them are not even aware of their illness. Estimates indicate that over 853 million people could be affected by 2050. It is alarming that people with type 2 diabetes increase their risk of cardiovascular diseases by two to four times. This also includes serious clinical pictures such as heart attacks and strokes, which are promoted by chronic blood sugar, as explained.

health checks on site

Free health checks are offered during the event. These include blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol measurements. Likewise, visitors receive individual advice from specialists as well as access to extensive information material and questionnaires for risk assessment. Christian Konhäuser, a person responsible on site, emphasizes: "Commitment goes beyond medical care, the goal is early prevention and education about these serious illnesses."

A diabetes that is not recognized early can have drastic consequences; Statistically, a shortening of life expectancy by up to twelve years is to be expected among 60-year-olds. This is where the “Heart Life” initiative comes in, which was launched by Boehringer Ingelheim and contributes to educational work throughout Germany in order to inform the population about serious risks and thus improve health care.

importance of a healthy lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is particularly important. Nutrition, movement, avoiding obesity and stress management are crucial to reduce the risk of diabetes. According to cardiac medicine are also a Mediterranean or herbal diet as well as a daily physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week. Diabetes patients also have a high risk of high blood pressure, which is why regular controls of all relevant values, especially kidney function, are essential.

The new EU guideline for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in diabetes also encourages systematic screening and the use of modern medication, which show positive effects on heart failure. For example, SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists should be integrated into the treatment of diabetes patients, regardless of blood sugar setting.

The information day in the Kulmbach Clinic not only offers a valuable platform for health education, but also creates the opportunity to talk directly to experts and take measures to take care of your own health care. A visit is definitely worth it!