Preventive Diabetes Management & Healthy Living
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90% of cases, is largely preventable through lifestyle modifications.
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Understanding your risk is the first step:
Prevention Strategies
1. Maintain Healthy Weight
2. Adopt a Balanced Diet
3. Exercise Regularly
4. Manage Stress
5. Monitor Your Health
Management for Diagnosed Diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes:
Long-term Complications to Prevent
Managing diabetes well prevents:
Support Resources
At Padmani Nursing Home, our diabetology specialists provide:
Take the first step toward diabetes prevention or better management today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is considered a normal fasting blood sugar level?
A normal fasting blood sugar level is between 70 and 99 mg/dL. A reading between 100 and 125 mg/dL indicates prediabetes, while 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes.
Q.Can Type 2 diabetes be reversed or controlled without insulin?
Type 2 diabetes can often be effectively controlled or put into remission through weight loss (5-10% body weight), a low-glycemic index diet, regular physical activity, and oral medications prescribed by a diabetologist.
Q.What foods should diabetic patients limit in daily Indian meals?
Limit refined grains like maida and white rice, sweet treats, packaged fruit juices, and fried snacks. Replace them with fiber-rich whole grains (jowar, bajra, oats), green leafy vegetables, and pulses.
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