Ways to reduce risk of diabetes

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• Jun 27, 2023 | Kabir Chakraborty

According to an ICMR report, India now has over 101 million diabetics, up from 70 million in 2019.

Digital
Desk: Diabetes has seen an alarming surge in cases
worldwide over the years, particularly in India.

color:black">As the world's diabetes capital, India is experiencing a disastrous
increase in the number of cases of this non-communicable disease. According to a
University of Washington study, there are approximately 529 million people
worldwide who have diabetes.

color:black">According to the analysis, this will more than treble to roughly
1.3 billion people by 2050.

color:black">According to an ICMR report, India now has over 101 million
diabetics, up from 70 million in 2019.

The majority of cases are
type 3 diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, which is a type of disease
associated to obesity and is essentially a lifestyle disorder that can be
reversed.

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The good news is that both
prediabetes (higher-than-normal blood sugar levels) and type 2 diabetes are
usually avoidable.

TIPS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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color:black">Manage your bodyweight

The most common
cause of type 2 diabetes is obesity. Obesity raises the likelihood of getting
this condition. So controlling your weight and monitoring your BMI can help
lower your risk.

Exercise

To manage your body weight, 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.

color:black">Make some dietary changes

One of the
first and most important dietary changes you must make is to reduce your sugar
intake. Reduce your intake of white processed sugars and increase your intake
of whole grains. Create a diet high in proteins and healthy fats while limiting
processed and red meat.

Limit alcohol consumption

Alcohol use
increases the risk of not just diabetes but also cardiovascular disease.