Falling victim to diabetes not only means being bound to end your love affair with some of your desired grubs; the effects are, in fact, severer! Being diabetic also means vulnerable to a host of other weaknesses that could be fatal in the long run. Fret not, because the good news is, with lifestyle management being instrumental in keeping blood glucose levels in check, staying healthy could be your discretion now.
Eat at Ease
Right choice of food, food composition per serving and serving size are factors that constitute the core of diabetes management. According to Nina Singh, diet and nutrition consultant, drastic change in dietary habits these days coupled with a sedentary lifestyle is largely responsible for the disease. “Consumption of extra calories is detrimental to one's health as they get converted into fat, which, in turn, leads to insulin resistance. Choose your food judiciously; for instance, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil, nuts and seeds instead of the likes of cream and cheese. The golden rule is to include sprouts, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, fish and egg-whites in the diet and steer clear of high carb foods,"
Though rice and roti contain the same amount of calories, roti being richer in fiber is a healthier option when consumed in limited quantities. Instead of abstaining completely, sweet-lovers can limit their sweet intake to twice per week. Moderate exercises for at about 150 minutes or week, brisk walking, jogging, cycling or swimming are suitable for diabetic individuals.
Healthy-the smart way
As citizens of the diabetic capital of the world, Indians need to prepare themselves about the repercussions of the disease as the first step to prevention. According to Dr Debasis Basu, preventive cardiologist and consultant diabetologist,"with one out of four pregnant women running the risk of incurring diabetes, the day when India would be called 'inDia(betes)' is not far away.
The reason behind assuming a social approach to diabetes management is that has a negative impact not only on the physical front but also grave financial and emotional consequences in the long run.
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