Health Lecture

Rise in levels of sugar in the blood

High blood sugar damages multiple organ systems in the body

Starvation Like Situation

Sugar in blood but none for cells

Protein and fat breakdown to form sugar

Cellular damage- multiple organ damage

Type 1

(Lack of Insulin)

Type 2

(Resistance to action of

Insulin)

Gestational

(In Pregnancy)

Secondary

(As a result of other

diseases or medicines)

Diabetes

Recurrent infections in females

Blurring of vision

Non healing of wounds

Visual disturbance

Heart disease

Kidney failure

Diabetic foot

Blood Samples for sugar◦ Fasting

◦ After breakfast

◦ Random

Urine sample for sugar

Hb A1 c in blood

Lifestyle modifications

Diet Exercise Meditation

Medicines Insulin Injections

30 -45 min per day

Atleast five days a week

10,000 steps per day….5 km/ day

Exercise opportunities in day-to-day activities….walking stairs, playing with kids

50 min5 days5 km

Consult your doctor if you are starting for first time

Keep some healthy snack with you in case you feel giddy

Do NOT Overdo or try do lose weight quickly

Whole pulses

Beans

Paneer

Low fat curd

Not fried

Preferably smoked or boiled

Avoid

Wheat, Rice, Jowar, Ragi , Bajra, Barley…High fibre content, calcium, protein

Energy Rich

Fiber rich

Not more than twice a day

Not more than a fistful at one time

Vegetable Sandwiches

Fruits

Salads

Low fat milk

Low fat curds

Nuts