New Delhi, January 24 (IANS). Diabetes is a serious disease spreading rapidly in the country today. Lakhs of people are affected by this. It acts like a slow poison in the body and causes many life-threatening problems like heart disease, kidney failure, eye problems etc. Experts say that prevention is the best and easiest solution before medicines.
The National Health Mission has suggested simple and effective ways to prevent diabetes, known as the ‘7A’ formula. This formula helps in preventing diabetes by making small changes in daily habits. According to NHM, adopting these seven things not only keeps sugar under control, but also keeps the entire body healthy and the quality of life improves.
A1 Adopt healthy eating habits:- According to experts, the secret of health lies in a balanced diet. Reduce junk food, fried and processed food. Choose simple, nutritious home-cooked meals.
A2 Eat more fruits and vegetables:- Eat at least 2-3 seasonal or regular fruits and vegetables daily. They are rich in fiber, which keeps blood sugar stable and controls weight.
A3 Achieve healthy body weight:- Obesity is a major cause of diabetes. Keep body mass index (BMI) at normal levels. Even losing a little weight makes a big difference. Due to weight gain, many physical and mental problems occur.
A4 Adopt an active lifestyle:- Exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. Walking, cycling, yoga, dancing or any physical activity is beneficial. This increases insulin sensitivity.
A5 Avoid excessive sugar:- Reduce the intake of sugar, sweets, cold drinks, juices and sweetened beverages. Natural sweeteners such as fruits or honey are sufficient.
A6 Stay away from tobacco and alcohol:- Cigarettes, gutkha, tobacco and excess alcohol increase the risk of diabetes. Avoid these completely.
A7 Attend regular health checkups:- Get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked every year. The disease can be easily controlled if detected in the early stages.
By adopting these seven ‘A’s’ any person can reduce the risk of diabetes to a great extent. According to health experts, adopting a healthy lifestyle is not expensive, but a matter of awareness and discipline. If there is a history of diabetes in the family or the age is above 40, adopt these habits immediately.
–IANS
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