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Diabetes tip of the day #1 - Change your lifestyle

Are you diabetic? Inculcate an active lifestyle to lead a healthy life even with diabetes.

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Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : July 24, 2014 11:54 AM IST

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ExerciseA sedentary lifestyle is one of the major causes of diabetes and it's associated health complications. By making some minor changes to your normal daily routine however, you can happily prevent as well as control diabetes. Studies have shown that lifestyle interventions play a key role in maintaining blood sugar levels within control, as long as the changed lifestyle is maintained [1]. Read more about sedentary lifestyle and diabetes risk.

What changes do you need to make?

  • Walk for at least 10 minutes after having your meals.
  • Exercise for 20 40 minutes at least 3 4 times in a week.
  • Eat a well balanced and nutritious meal.
  • Get plenty of sleep
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Manage stress in a natural way.

The main aim of a diabetes prevention programme is to effectively manage diabetes by moving away from a sedentary lifestyle and inculcating healthier changes. Read more about diabetes

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References:

  1. Jaana Lindstr m et al Sustained reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes by lifestyle intervention: follow-up of the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study
  2. Healthy Changes Can Prevent Diabetes WebMD

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Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti

Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti

Msc Biochemist. DIY enthusiast. Nature lover. Writer by profession. You can contact me at - bhavyajyoti.chilukoti@corp.india.com Follow me on Twitter: ... Read More