Diabetes is a serious metabolic lifestyle disease that affects millions of people all across the world. The latest edition of IDF Diabetes Atlas shows that 463 million adults are currently suffering with diabetes. According to a recent survey , diabetes is also affecting a large number of younger populations. This clinical study reveals that type 2 diabetes occurring in children as young as 8-year-old.
By the definition, “Diabetes is a disease in which body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine”.
Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for diabetes till now. But on brighter side, the disease can be managed effectively by adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy (and balanced diet) and doing regular exercise.
“Healthy diet” is one of the major and important aspect of diabetes management. Diabetic patients should pay enough attention on their diet. Their diet should be low in carbohydrate, high in fiber and nutrients. Many people have a misconception that skipping meal is a good idea to control blood sugar level, but this is completely a myth.
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