18/11/2025
Diabetes is a hormonal disorder characterized by elevated sugar levels. Main pathogenesis in diabetes is defective insulin secretion and/or action.
Risk factors for Type 2 DM are :
A family history of diabetes, unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, overweight, history of diabetes in pregnancy.
Common warning signs of diabetes are: excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, slow healing of wounds, unintentional weight loss, frequent infections.
Lifestyle is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help u manage your diabetes better. Education can help stop the rise of diabetes and prevent its complications.
6 Mantras for good sugar control are:
a) Healthy Eating
b) Increasing physical activity
c) Managing stress
d) Cessation of to***co
e) Improving sleep
f) Family support