Shawdesh desk:

Over the years, diabetes has seen an alarming rise in cases across the globe.

India now has over 101 million people living with diabetes compared to 70 million people in 2019, as per an ICMR study.

The majority of cases are type 3 diabetes or diabetes mellitus, which is a form of disease linked to obesity, practically a lifestyle disorder, which can be reversible.

The good news, however, is that prediabetes (where blood sugar levels are higher than normal) and type 2 diabetes are largely preventable.

TIPS TO REDUCE RISK OF DIABETES

Manage your bodyweight

Excess weight is the most important cause of type 2 diabetes. Obesity increases the chance of developing this disorder. So managing your bodyweight and checking your BMI can help reduce the risk.

Exercise

To manage your bodyweight, you have to begin a routine that involves you moving for at least 45 minutes a day. Exercising improves the body’s ability to use insulin (a hormone associated with diabetes) and absorb glucose.

Make some dietary changes

One of the first and foremost changes you have to make in your diet is your sugar intake. White processed sugar products should be restricted and include more whole grains in your diet. Curate a diet rich in proteins and healthy fats and limit processed meat or red meat.

Limit alcohol consumption

High consumption of alcohol not just puts the body at risk for diabetes but also cardiovascular issues.

Source: India Today