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India is known today as the Diabetes capital. It

is a matter of increasing concern as 1 in 5
people today is predisposed to diabetes due to
their lifestyle.
There are namely two types of diabetes ; Type 1
Diabetes ( Insulin dependent) and Type 2
Diabetes (Weight Management dependent).

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- Eating at regular intervals helps keep the sugar levels consistent and
avoids hypoglycemia.

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- Replacing simple carbohydrates such as ( rice, white bread, white

pasta, maida) with complex carbohydrates such as oats, bajra, jowar,
ragi and wheat would help avoid rise in the sugar levels.
- Opt for a low-carb meal consisting of roti, vegetable, salad, egg whites or skim paneer instead of
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- It is advisable to eat either one portion of protein (skim milk products, chicken, fish, egg whites)
and a portion of fibre (vegetables, fruits, salads) or Omega 3 fats (fish, flaxseeds, walnuts) in each
meal to help accelerate metabolism and promote fat loss and thereby effective sugar control.
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- It is important to incorporate exercise into daily lifestyle (5 days of walking for 45 minutes) to
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maintain sugar levels and induce fat loss and maintain levels.
- 1 tsp methi seeds, soaked okra water, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 glass dudhi karela juice are few
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- Chromium Picolinate is a mineral known to help maintain and over a long period of time; lower
sugar levels in diabetics when consumed 15 mins before a carbohydrate loaded meal.
- Regular checks on the glucometer are most effective way to monitor the daily food intake and its
effect on the sugar levels to determine the right food options for diabetics and the options to be
restricted or minimised due to their effect on the sugar levels.

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