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Friday, Jun 13, 2025
The confluence of tradition and indulgence during Diwali can present a formidable hurdle for maintaining optimal blood sugar levels.
Owing to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary habits, diabetes is on the rise in the country. As per latest data, there are 72.9 million people suffering with diabetes in India.
Type 2 diabetes, which is commonly seen in adults is a result of a decrease in the activity of the hormone that regulates insulin, or a decrease in the production of insulin, which is produced by beta cells in the pancreas.
The study found that replacing red meat with healthy plant-based protein sources, such as nuts and legumes, or modest amounts of dairy foods, was associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
We should stop taking diabetes as a life sentence as it is more of a wake-up call. It all boils down to the choices we make when it comes to what we put on our plates and how we move our bodies.
Artificial sweeteners have been proposed to cause a higher risk of cardiovascular events in terms of stroke and heart attacks.
The calculations show the current global prevalence rate is 6.1 per cent, making diabetes one of the top 10 leading causes of death and disability.
The high prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the country can be attributed to diet, sedentary lifestyle, stress and genetic factors.
Gestational diabetes appears to have become more common during the COVID-19 pandemic due to both changes in the population and changes related to the pandemic.
According to an alarming new study, India is home to a whopping 315 million people with hypertension, and 101 million with diabetes.
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