For a very long time now, the world has been plagued by diabetes. Millions of people have been affected by this confirmed chronic disease by the World Health Organization.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition that causes high blood sugar, widely known as diabetes. This chronic condition requires a good regulation of blood sugar levels.
Multiple factors place you at a higher risk of developing diabetes including unhealthy weight, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, prediabetes, low cholesterol levels, and family history.
Dr Alka Jha, Senior Consultant Endocrinology, Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj in conversation with Healthwire Media explains the risk factors of diabetes and how to prevent the disease effectively-
What You Should Do If You Are At A Risk Of Diabetes?
Diabetes is a severe medical disorder that is still widespread. You need to control your blood sugars and check them regularly if you have diabetes to make sure they are within their target range.
Here are some tips to help you reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes-
- Manage your weight– Excess body fat can increase the resistance of the body to the hormone insulin, especially if stored around the abdomen. This can result in diabetes type2.
- Regularly workout- Moderate physical activity improves weight loss on most days of the week, reduces blood glucose levels, and can also raise blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Eat a health diet- Reduce the amount of fat, especially saturated and trans fat, in your diet. Eat more berries, vegetables and foods that are rich in fibre. Cut the salt back on.
What are the long-term complications of diabetes, and how can I avoid them?
Poorly regulated sugar in the blood can lead over time to a number of health issues.
The longer you have diabetes, the higher the chance of complications. You need to hear about the likely long-term consequences of type 2 diabetes and the steps you should take to keep it from happening.
Also, diabetes leads to increased thirst and can cause the body to become seriously dehydrated if left untreated. Owing to the lack of glucose in the bloodstream, the body makes up for it by absorbing glucose from the food. This uses energy to make hunger pangs more common in patients with type 2 diabetes.
High risk for diabetes-related health problems, such as stroke, heart failure and nerve damage, is the worst consequence of blood sugar fluctuations (neuropathy).
What are the warning signs or symptoms that my blood sugars are too high? What do I do if my blood sugars are too high?
When you’re dealing with type 2 diabetes, blood sugar (glucose) regulation is important.
Owing to an elevated level of blood sugar, the blood vessels in the eyes could end up being impaired. A common symptom is a blurred vision. If not treated on time, a complete loss of vision is likely as well and also one can end up having an excessive amount of fatigue and fatigue that can significantly affect their lifestyle.
There are other symptoms that you may want to check for, such as weight loss or weight gain, excessive urination, pain in your hand and foot.
Being active is good for all of us, but it is particularly important for people with diabetes. Physical exercise, along with healthy eating and medicine that you can take, will help you control your diabetes and avoid long-term complications. If you have any questions about being involved, never be afraid to ask for advice.
People with diabetes also need extra medication along with lifestyle improvements, such as medications to regulate their blood pressure and blood fats. The care will be determined by your doctor. But you should be mindful of the timing, dosage and function of your body.
In diabetes, stopping care on your own can cause a lot of problems.