Diabetes Prevention and Diet Tips for Diabetic

Diabetes

(Diabetes Mellitus or DM)

Diabetes is a disease in which glucose levels in blood are higher than normal ďƒź Insulin hormone produced by pancreas helps to convert glucose in the body to energy ďƒź Pre-diabetes is a medical condition, where the glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes

Types of DiabeTes Diabetes are classified into 3 types: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus -Insulin is not at all produced by pancreas due to which there is excess blood glucose levels.

Hence, lifelong insulin injections are to be taken to induce glucose conversion.Type1 diabetes majorly happens in children & young adults

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus - It is more a common diabetes as compared to others. Here the insulin production is less or used less leading to higher blood sugar levels. Since it can be maintained through proper diet and healthy conditions, it is often termed as a lifestyle disease

Gestational Diabetes mellitus (GDM) - Occurs in pregnant women with no diabetes history but having high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. GDM disappears on delivery but women with GDM run higher risk of having Type 2 Diabetes at later stage

Risk facToRs  Obesity or overweight  Less physical activity or inactivity  Family history or hereditary  History of delivery to at least one baby weighing more than 9 pounds  History of gestational diabetes mellitus  High blood pressure—140/90 mmHg or higher or diagnosed with high blood pressure  High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol or good cholesterol— level below 35 mg/dL or a triglyceride level above 250 mg/dL2  Polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS or PCOD2  Acanthosis nigricans, a condition of insulin resistance and characterized by a dark, velvety rash around the neck or armpits  History of cardiovascular diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels

EffEcts of DiabEtEs Diabetes effects each and every organ of your body.

Risk Factors  Pancreas malfunction        

Ketoacidosis Extreme thirst Excessive urination Sweet smelling breath Loss of consciousness Protein in urine Stomach problems Damaged blood vessels

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Foot problems High blood pressure Heart Disease Stroke Dry, cracked skin Bacterial fungal & yeast infections Peripheral neuropathy Diabetic retinopathy Cataracts & Glaucoma

Diagnosis Diabetes  Fasting blood glucose of 126 mg/dl or higher Pre-diabetes  Fasting blood glucose of 100 - 125 mg/dl1

Management of Diabetes  Metformin treatment helps to reduce risk for diabetes  Oral anti-diabetic agents (e.g. Thiazolidinedione's & Sulphonylureas)  Insulin therapy  Diet & exercise  Avoid cuts and bruises or treat them as soon as possible  Intake of 25-30 gms of fibre daily  Avoid sugars or sugary drinks  Self care

 Regular health checkup     

Blood glucose monitoring Body weight monitoring Foot care Personal hygiene Healthy lifestyle/diet or physical activity

DiabeTes pRevenTion anD conTRol Diabetes can be prevented or delayed.

 Regular physical activity such as walking, jogging.  Weight Loss  Balanced diet

 Intake of polysaturated fats (Vegetable oils, etc.) and less of saturated fats  Exercise  Reduce intake of sugar, sugary drinks0  Avoid Processed foods  Avoid alcohol & smoking  Go for regular health checkup

Diet tips for diabetes Diabetic diet plan focuses on a healthy diet that controls blood glucose and also prevents diabetic complications There is no specific diabetic meal plan, as it is developed to meet your own special needs like individual food likes, daily schedule & Medications used A healthy diet includes a variety of foods from all the food groups A diabetic meal plan is:  Low in fat content  Moderate in protein content  High in carbohydrates like beans, vegetables and grains (such as breads, cereals, noodles, and rice) Consistency in diet helps to deal with diabetics:  Eat the same amount of calories every day  Eat meals and snacks at same time every day  Spread meals and snacks throughout the day  Never skip meals  Watch portion sizes

Less Sugar Consumption

Drink Sensibly Reduce fat Consumption

Eat Regular timely meals

Reduce Salt Intake

Opt for slowly absorbed Carbohydrates: Oats, Easy cook rice, sweet Potatoes

Eat More Fish

Eat More Beans

Regular health checkup ďƒź Following and maintaining healthy lifestyle is key point to note for all diabetic patients. o It is recommended that regular health checkups should be conducted every 3 to 6 months o Regular / Complete health checkup which should be lined up are o Blood Pressure o Weight o Feet o Eye examination o Foot examination o Haemoglobin A1c tests o Cholesterol o Kidney tests

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