5 tips to prevent diabetes

Follow these simple rules...



Regular exercise


Regular physical activity can help you prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol and decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which also decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases


Avoid unhealthy food like fat food and junk food

Junk food is the type of food which has no nutritional value and is high in calories and also poses health hazards. The good taste of junk food comes from hydrogenated fats. These fats lead to obesity, atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes and heart diseases. Consumption of junk food increases the risk of diabetes to a great extent and should be avoided to the maximum..



Annual blood sugar



 estimation after age of 35


This would help an individual keep a check on the blood sugar count thus making him/her aware of how much to cut on food and exercise on a regular basis. This would make a person conscious of his eating habits and exercise regime by taking adequate steps to control high blood sugar levels.


Management of stress/change in lifestyle

Stress management has become extremely relevant in today's times as it the catalyst for many diseases specially diabetes. Managing stress levels among adults is extremely important and regular exercise and yoga can be the best way to do it. Life style changes such as continuous travel and irregular work hours can affect the normal functioning of the body leading to lifestyle diseases, diabetes being one of them. If diagnosed with diabetes, inspect your feet daily and seek early care if you get a foot injury. Modern Wound Dressings with antimicrobial properties like Aquacel Ag, which is made up of Patented Hydrofiber Technology with ionic silver, have played a pivotal role in treatment of chronic foot ulcers.



Maintain weight as per



 your height (Height in cms- 


100 + your weight in kgms.)


If all the aforementioned steps are taken care of maintain correct weight should not be a problem. Obesity and diabetes go hand in hand hence maintain weight is a key part of preventing the onset of diabetes. Weight can be checked by eating right and exercising every day and also by limiting the amount of food intake. One should strictly avoid over eating as it causes problems like weight gain and obesity.

(Inputs by: Dr. Arun Bal, Founder President Of Diabetic Foot Society Of India and Diabetic Foot Surgeon Raheja Hospital,Hinduja Hospital)

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