A worrying statistic says that one in six people with diabetes in the world is from India. We are currently placed at number two among the top 10 countries with diabetic people at an estimated 77 million. Even though genetics play an important role in the development of diabetes, there are things in our environment and lifestyle that we can control to help prevent diabetes naturally.
It is important to note that people of all ages with chronic health conditions such as diabetes are more susceptible to becoming seriously ill if they contract the virus that’s spreading across the globe. Here are a few tips that you can incorporate into your lifestyle so as to aid you to prevent the adverse consequences of diabetes.
Regular exercise
Even though we are all confined to our homes in the current time, it is very important to keep oneself physically active. There are quite a few benefits of doing regular physical activity, it can help you:
Lower your blood sugar
Boost your sensitivity to insulin so as to keep your blood sugar within a normal range
A fitness program that includes both resistance training and aerobics exercise can help control diabetes
Quarantine is a good time to divert some of your attention and experiment with your diet and nutritional intake.
2. Consume plenty of fiber
Being quarantined this is a good time to divert some of your attention and experiment with your diet and nutritional intake. Fiber, particularly soluble fiber reduces the absorption rate of sugar and helps to improve blood sugar levels. Foods high in fiber include vegetables, beans, whole grains, fruits, and nuts. It helps you:
Improve blood sugar level
Lower your risk of heart disease
Promote weight loss by helping you feel full.
3. Avoid fad diets and simply make healthier choices
Low-carb diets, the keto diet, or other fad diets may help you lose weight at first. But their effectiveness in preventing diabetes and their long-term effects are unknown. And by excluding a particular food group, you may be giving up on some essential nutrients. Instead, make a healthy-eating plan through variety and portion control.
4. Minimize the intake of processed foods
One of the easiest steps you can take to improve your health is to minimize the consumption of processed foods. The easy access and the need for less work make them a go-to food option in the current times. But they are linked to a number of health problems including heart diseases, obesity, and diabetes.
It is advised that one undergo a blood glucose check-up if:
You’re age 45 or older
You’re an overweight adult of any age, with one or more additional risk factors for diabetes, such as a family history of diabetes, a personal history of prediabetes, or an inactive lifestyle.
