The lifestyle changes that we must do to avoid diabetes – The Shillong Times

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has become very common today. Although lack of insulin and genetic history are among the factors, certain lifestyle habits such as poor diet, lack of exercise and high stress also contribute to an increase in blood sugar. Taking a few steps towards a healthy lifestyle can make a huge difference.
SK Wangnoo, Senior Consultant – Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, suggests some lifestyle changes that will help prevent diabetes.
* Clean air: According to the recent Lancet report, air pollution is linked to diabetes. The researchers discovered that the pollution caused inflammation that reduced the action of insulin.
It is therefore very important to breathe clean air. While a normal person spends 80% of his time indoors, investing in a good air purifier is the best solution for clean air.
* Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol: water is by far the best and most natural you can have. Replace all your sugary and carbonated drinks with water to see the benefits that they provide. Few studies have also revealed that increasing water consumption can result in better control of blood sugar and a better response to insulin. It is also important to limit your consumption of alcohol as it can lead to weight gain and increase your blood pressure and triglyceride levels.
* Quit Smoking: Smoking has contributed to serious and serious health problems such as heart attack, cancer, tuberculosis and even diabetes.
Smokers are twice as likely to develop diabetes as non-smokers.
Beena Bansal, Director, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medanta, said: The air pollution in India is a serious problem. sources being adulteration of fuels, vehicle emissions and road congestion. High levels of air pollution can cause immediate health problems such as aggravated cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, additional stress for the heart and lungs that forces them to work. More difficult to supply oxygen to the body and can even damage the cells of the respiratory system. "
Arvind Chabra, Country Head, Blueair, says that many reports are being published these days explaining the health risks badociated with breathing polluted air." The average person spends 90% Indoor time and indoor air can be 5 times more polluted.With modern technology, air purifiers can be effective in reducing air pollutants.Invest in a good air purifier. Air can be a healthy decision. (IANS)