STAY AWAY FROM DIABETES

India is the world capital of diabetes with over 50 million people suffering from it.  What is the reason behind it? Sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, bad and irregular eating habits is some of the main reasons that the country suffers from diabetes. Diabetes is a degenerating disease, slowly killing us by the minute if we become victim to it. It leads to other complications like blood pressure, low immunity, sight problems, kidney problems, in short, every organ in our body dies a little bit every day. Many sufferers have had amputations and suffered from blindness and kidney failures due to this dreaded disease.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

As a nation, let us take a vow that we will change our lifestyle and way of living rather than become a victim of non-sweet suffering. So what can we do to avoid this dreaded disease?

LOSE WEIGHT

One of the most common reasons for increasing the risk of getting diabetes is obesity. Obesity also causes other diseases like heart diseases and some types of cancers. In order to stay away from these future repercussions, bring your body weight down and try to stay within your Body Mass Index.

EAT VEGGIES REGULARLY

The greener the food, the healthier it is. Try to reduce meat consumption is you can or avoid it altogether and pile on the luscious green veggies on your plate. Low in calories, high in fibre, and a source of optimum nutrition, these green vegetables will keep all diseases at bay.

WALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH

Try to walk as much as possible in your daily life. If your work schedule does not allow it, then set aside a specific time for that all-important walk. Fast walking burns away calories. Aim to walk at least 10, 000 steps every day. 

INCREASE CEREAL AND WHOLE GRAIN CONSUMPTION

Increasing whole grains and cereal in your diet greatly reduce your risk of getting diabetes, stroke, blood pressure and heart disease. A bowl of oats every day keeps the doctor away.

DON’T DRINK SUGAR

When thirsty, drink pure natural water rather than going for sugary drinks. Tasty as they may be, they will not quench your thirst properly.  Avoid sodas, energy drinks, fruit juices. Moderate tea and coffee consumption without sugar is all right.  If you do not like the taste of water, squeeze some lemon juice into it. This will help you cleanse your system and give you a Vitamin C boost.

SNACK ON THE RIGHT FOODS

When feeling peckish, do not snack on chocolates, biscuits or crisps, which are high in fat and sugar. Opt for healthy snacks like fruit, nuts, or a slice of brown toast.

SET ASIDE SOME “ME” TIME

Stress tends to send blood sugar levels soaring. This sugar spike increases your heartbeat, quickening of breath and knotting of the stomach.

Therefore, start your day with meditation or yoga. Try and set aside Sundays for you – relax with your family, go out and have some fun. Anything to get away from your daily routine.

Follow the above mantra to have a diabetic free life. If you fall under one of the “risk” factors, i.e. hereditary, obesity or high cholesterol, then make sure you have regular tests to check your blood sugar. Stay away from diabetes and lead a healthy life.