The number of diabetes patients in India is increasing year by year. A study published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that by the year 2023, the number of people suffering from diabetes in India was more than 10.1 crore.
A warning has been issued that this figure will increase further by 2050.
Health experts say, due to lack of regular testing, a large number of people (perhaps half the population) remain undiagnosed. In recent years, the risk of this disease has been increasing in people under 20 also.
Health experts said that in the analysis of most of the cases of diabetes, it has been found that the risk of diabetes is higher in obese people. 70 percent of diabetes patients are seen to be obese. This means that if the problem of weight gain is controlled, diabetes can be prevented.
Deep connection between obesity and diabetes
Studies clearly show that there is a deep connection between obesity and diabetes. On one hand, belly fat increases, while on the other hand, sugar goes out of control. Obesity is not just a sign of weight gain, but also of disturbing the entire balance of the metabolic system. This imbalance causes diabetes.
Doctors say, increased fat, especially the fat around the abdomen, makes the body cells less sensitive to insulin. As a result, glucose is unable to enter the cells and the sugar level in the blood increases. The World Health Organization says, 70-80% of type-2 diabetes cases worldwide are related to obesity.
What do doctors say?
Experts of Delhi-based GTB Hospital say that 70 percent of diabetes patients are suffering from the problem of obesity. Every week around 200 new such patients are coming to OPD. Dr. Nishant Raizada, head of the endocrinology department of the hospital, told Amar Ujala that 60-70 percent of the patients suffering from obesity are suffering from diabetes. Being obese increases the risk of diabetes.
Pay attention to BMI
People whose BMI (body mass index) is more than 30 are considered obese but in India its standard is 25. The reason for this is excess fat in the body. BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height.
To avoid the problem of obesity, it is important to remain physically active. For this, do physical exercises regularly. Do not consume fried foods. Eat less than you are hungry. Eat less sweets. Eat plenty of fruits. Do not allow children aged five-six years to eat sugary products. These improvements also help protect you from diabetes.
Controlling obesity is very important
Health experts say, controlling obesity is important not only to lose weight, but also to keep your sugar level, heart-kidney and entire lifestyle healthy. There is a need to pay serious attention to this right from an early age.
- You can get special benefits by improving your eating habits and lifestyle. for this Follow the 10-10-10 rule,
- Include things in your diet that have low glycemic index such as oatmeal, brown rice, green vegetables, and protein-rich foods. Consuming these things does not increase the sugar level rapidly.
- Along with this, maintain a balance between sleep and stress, because lack of sleep and stress also increase obesity and sugar.
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