Diabetes is not a Handicap

Diabetes has grown into and epidemy, according to the results of a study conducted by ICMR recently approx 65 million people may be suffering from Diabetes and another 200 million may be in the prediabetic stage which effectively means that 1/3^rd of them may develop Diabetes in next 3 years.

According to Diabetologists in Delhi many Diabetes patients perceive their illness as a heavy burden both on the individual and the family, some patients and their family members sometimes consider imposing restrictions on the working or studies – which may not be true or required at all.

Diabetes Specialistin Delhi says Persons with Diabetes can perform very well in all spheres of life, just as any other healthy person without Diabetes. Diabetes disease by itself is not a handicap and does not require any restrictions to be imposed on individuals. Diabetics should take all necessary steps to keep their Blood Sugar, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure levels under control. This can be done by Lifestyle management and some patients may require medications or Insulin injections as well. Lifestyle management is the modification of all daily activities of persons in such a way as to help achieve the primary goals of Diabetes. Diabetes doctors consider Diet and physical activity to be the two main factors which are important for Diabetic patients.

Dr Rajesh Kesari Diabetologist inDelhi is personally of the opinion that Diabetes can infact be a boon on disguise. Persons who are getting proper treatment and counseling understand the importance of lifestyle management and are hence bound to lead a more disciplined lifestyle, they get up early in the morning, go out for walks regularly- this reflects in their performance in other spheres of their life as well.

So its better to control Diabetes and lead a Happy and Active life- yes Diabetes can be controlled and should ALWAYS BE CONTROLLED

Diabetes in Summers

Diabetes in Summers

Summer is a special season for all of us in India- We hate it at the same time we love it, The juicy fruits like Mangoes, Watermelon, Melons, Peaches, Apricots etc  are loved by all and specially enjoyed by the kids during their Summer Holidays.  But summers also bring the intolerable heat, Hot winds and a host of infections like Typhiod, Gastroenteritis, Viral fevers, Diarrhea etc.

Diabetics need to be very careful during these months as was elaborated by. Even though fruits are often recommended by all  Diabetes doctors in Delhi, one needs to be very choosy and careful while selecting fruits, Banana, Cheekoo ( or Sapota), Grapes, Mangoes and Litchis should be avoided. Some fruits like Mangoes may be had in very small quantities e.g. 1 slice but not more. In India people eat mangoes in Kgs- this can be very harmful for Diabetics, infact many people discover that they have Diabetes only during the Mango season.

Watermelon and Melon are also abundant during summers and they are sweet too! But these  can be eaten by the Diabetics, infact they are recommended for Diabetics- they are filling as they are mainly full of water, have some fibres and plenty of vitamins and minerals. In moderate quantities like one bowl a day these may  be good for Diabetics.

Lot of green vegetables are available during summers which can be had as salads e.g. Cucumber, Tomatoes, Kakdi. Eating green uncooked vegetables is very good for Diabetics, these vegetables have lots of fibres and water together with vitamins and minerals, all these are very good for Diabetics.These vegetables decrease the Glycemic index of whatever food has been taken, which leads to their slower absorption and release of glucose and consequently slower rise in Blood Glucose levels. Some salads like Cucumbers and Kakdi are abundantly available during summers and are loved by most Indians. Diabetes Specialists advise their patients to have plenty of salads before taking any meals and in place of snacks.