HELP FATHER

Diabetes mellitus has won the race to become the “disease of the 21st century”. Poor lifestyle habits like sedentary living, obesity and unhealthy food patterns are the main reasons for the onset of diabetes type 2. It is also hereditary, but it can be avoided by keeping one’s weight under control, taking part in vigorous daily physical exercise, building muscle and burning calories. The main complications of diabetes arise due to its effect on the kidneys, eyes, skin and nerves.
Diabetes can be controlled by lifestyle and dietary modifications. Avoid sugar, refined flour, starchy vegetables, fruit juices, fruits like mango, custard apple and dates, fried food, sauces and alcohol. While under medication be attentive to the timings of the meals. Long periods of hunger and binge eating result in wildly fluctuating blood sugars. Every meal has to contain a combination of complex carb and protein to slow the absorption of glucose. It is not wise to depend only on medicines for controlling diabetes, regular exercise not only burns calories to keep the weight under control, it helps to modify and even slow down the progression of the disease and its outcome. Besides, the obvious benefits of exercise like weight loss, stronger bones and muscles, more flexibility, better mood and higher self esteem apply for a diabetic as much as anybody else and improve the overall quality of life.