Creating Awareness about Diabetes Prevention

Who is not aware about this lifestyle inflicted condition? Diabetes mellitus (better known as ‘Diabetes’) has become a common disease of the present generation affecting old and young alike. While we have “Type 1 Diabetes” which is related to less or no production of insulin; there is “Type 2 Diabetes” which is majorly caused due to a resistance developed in the body to utilize insulin for effective management of blood sugar levels. Also, there exists a third type - termed as “Gestational Diabetes”, a condition in pregnant women due to increased levels of blood sugar.

Type 2 Diabetes - A major health concern worldwide

Yes! The rate at which this non-communicable disease is growing, it has become a major health concern around the globe! But how do we cope with it? What is the cause for so many of us to succumb to this ‘sweet-killer’? 
Well, by large, it is our life style to be blamed for! The present generation is more indulgent in fast foods and all that the appears appealing to their ‘taste buds’. This trend has very well contributed in giving rise to obesity which eventually forms a major risk factor towards type 2 Diabetes. 
Again technological advancements aimed at making our lives simple, less labor-intensive and less tedious has got us humans to become completely dependent and less physically active.

How to prevent Diabetes?

More of physical activity
Get into a habit of regular exercise. Physical activity and exercise helps in losing weight and hence lower blood sugar levels. Moreover, regular exercise boosts your immunity which again keeps a tab on your sugar levels.  

Include fibrous foods in diet
Increase the amount of fibrous foods you consume. Fibrous foods take more amount of time in digestion and hence contribute in lessening the chances of shooting up your blood sugar levels. Also, they keep you full for a longer periods, lessening binge eating habits. Fibrous foods again lower risk of heart diseases and promote weight loss.

Whole grains the best bet!
Have more of whole grains foods in your diet as these aid in reducing risk towards diabetes. Whole grains also help to manage the blood sugar levels; so ensure to look at the label on that bread you buy to check if it made from whole grains.

Lose weight!
Being overweight equally increases your risk towards diabetes. Thus, losing that extra pound will not only decrease your diabetes risk but will also contribute to get you a healthy and fit body!

Make healthier choices
Keeping a check on the carbs and maintain balance of fats, proteins helps efficiently managing your weight and thus decrease diabetes chances. Excluding foods with more unhealthy carbs and white flour and include foods with more of fiber content. Instead of driving, walk that little distance from your home to the supermarket. Lessen intake of fast foods post working hours and go for healthy snacks like boiled sprouts, whole grain biscuits, etc. 

Prevent the ‘sweet-killer’ before it silently creeps into your life. Cause if it does, it will bring many afflictions along...

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Now, Air Pollution can cause Diabetes, too!

India may be lagging behind World’s developed countries on economic indicators but surely has outsmarted them in global issues like environmental degradation, population explosion and environmental pollution, to name a few. And just when the Indian populace began to understand the gravity of this serious issue; along with the existing health concerns that result upon inhaling polluted air, it is also known to kick off the disease widely perceived as something caused upon excessive intake of sweet foods- Diabetes. 

Diabetes, a group of diseases wherein your blood glucose levels shoot up due to body’s inability to use or produce insulin, a hormone required to maintain the blood glucose levels from going too high or too low. Our understanding on causes of diabetes is limited to lack of physical activity or unhealthy dietary choices, and has remained rather rudimentary on environmental causes of diabetes. Yes, surprising connection indeed but recent reports have revealed that breathing polluted air also increase the risk factors for this sweet-killer epidemic widely prevalent in our country.

The quality of air we breathe has deteriorated so badly that 13 Indian cities including our national capital has been listed in the top 20 most polluted cities in the world. The polluted air we breathe, undoubtedly poses health concerns and its grave impact is seen on an average Indian’s life with decreased life expectancy as compared to those living in non-polluted areas. Such is the impact of rising toxins in air, that a 2012’s Lancet’s study classified air pollution to be the sixth biggest killer in India taking an approximate toll of 66 million annually.

Can the air inhaled affect sugar breakdown metabolism? 

Air not only contains oxygen, but is a mixture of other gases too like nitrogen and CO2, etc. However along with these, polluted air contains toxic elements, particulate matter, and other harmful gases too. When these air pollutants enter our body upon inhalation, they cause low grade inflammation in insulin responsive organs via a chain reaction, which makes it difficult for our body to process blood sugar, thus impairing glucose metabolism. This spikes up the levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, thereby causing insulin resistance due to oxidative stress. The impairment of insulin signaling upon prolonged exposure to polluted air increases the risk of diabetes mellitus significantly. 

Timely intervention prevents further complications!

Air pollution can’t be elevated in a day and requires serious efforts everyday, as its not only the government’s responsibility, but also of the general public who can take little steps on a day-to-day basis to reduce it to save the environment and improve protection of human health. Prior knowledge of the presence as well as the levels of toxic elements in your blood, will not only provide ample time to bring them under control or alleviate them completely, but also aid in preventing future complications like diabetes, cardiometabolic disorders, etc. Air pollution can’t be prevented but the hormone levels it disrupts, and medical conditions it fuels up, can be prevented if irregularities in their individual biomarker levels are known in advance. In this era of smartphones, when preventive healthcare is just at your fingertips, screening for diabetes and toxic elemental profile is just a click away. Remember, the air you breathe can also become the slowest form of poison, so make your health a priority today, get yourself tested!

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Obesity and Preventive Health

FIGHT OBESITY TO KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTHY AND DISEASE FREE

Nowadays there are so many before-after advertisements stating 100 % weight loss. These adds shows some thing magical transformation from the fat to fit. Obesity is emerging as biggest issue for India too as many people are facing the health problems related to obesity. Over-nutrition can be one of the cause for it. You can not always trick yourself, you need to take precautions when you know you are obsessed. It can be defined as body weight which is 30-40% more than ideal body weight. Obesity is serious world wide problem specially in America where it affects 1 in four Americans. The expenditure on treatment of obesity related diseases is 5-7 % of total health budget. In India 30 million people are suffering from obesity. 


Hazards of obesity : following health problems are associated with obesity and to prevent them proper preventive health check up is necessary.

Hypertension	Varicose veins	Sleep Apnea	Cancer
Diabetes	Gall stones	Reduced fertility	Atherosclerosis
Stroke	Osteoarthritis	Hiatus Hernia	Respiratory Issues
Abnormal Blood Fats	Coronary Heart Disease	Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease	Metabolic Syndrome

Ways to prevent and control Obesity:

1. Regular physical activity :

The best way to battle against obesity is by daily exercise and jogging.

Also to keep fit and maintain one can practice Yoga, aerobics, zumba dance for fitness, etc. Set goals for yourself and also consult a doctor before start of exercise programme. 

2. Maintaining diet :
Not to have refined sugars and fats, high calories containing food, junk food.
Increase your dietary fibre intake and adequate levels of essential nutrients.
Change in behavior Modification :
A strong motivation is much needed to follow strictly balance diet. More awareness about human body and how to nourish it can be provided via educational campaigns. 

3. Medically induced weight loss :
One can also opt for medicines prescribed via doctor to healthcare professional to reduce weight. It can produce certain side effects if given without prior case study.

4. Surgical treatment :
 Before under going surgical treatment all the pre-surgical tests can be done from pathology lab. After all the investigations are complete then only surgical treatments such as Gastric Sleeve resection, Gastric Bypass, and Adjustable Gastric Banding can be performed to shade off excess of fats deposits. 
So, to conclude we can say that there is not just one way to fight obesity instead multiple preventions and precautionary measures with timely health check ups can tackle obesity.

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