Why Should We Care About Prediabetes? Explains Diabetologist

By embracing a more nutritious lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight, one can stave off other severe ailments and make a lifelong investment in their health and well-being.

World Prediabetes Day 2024: Prediabetes occurs when the body's insulin does not work effectively. This is a critical stage for intervention, where proper medical care and lifestyle changes, which you can control, can make a significant difference. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 25 million (130 million people for reference) in India over the age of 18 are prediabetic. However, Dr Manoj Chawla, Consultant Diabetologist and Director at Lina Diabetes Care & Mumbai Diabetes Research Center Andheri West explains that awareness of this condition needs to be improved in our country, empowering individuals like you to take control of their health.

What Is The Starvation Mode?

Research has shown that the Indian body, due to decades of exposure to famines and food insecurity, has developed a metabolic adaptation known as the 'starvation mode '. This means the body prioritizes fat storage around essential organs for survival during food scarcity rather than burning it off. This increases our risk of developing diabetes and heart disease, especially when combined with a diet rich in carbohydrates and sweets and a lack of physical exercise. Therefore, awareness is crucial to help prediabetic individuals maintain optimum health.

Diabetes And Cardiovascular Issues: Is There A Link?

Research has also shown that there exists a link between diabetes and cardiovascular issues; thus, awareness of the same is essential to prevent future complications. For high-risk individuals, it is crucial not just to maintain vigilance about their diet and lifestyle but also to start on a proper course of metformin to delay the onset of diabetes. Pre-diabetic adults and children should be tested every six months to ensure their blood glucose levels remain checked. Pre-diabetics have all chances of reversing any upheaval in their blood glucose levels if they remain vigilant about their health.

How Do You Manage Prediabetes Without Medication?

Another significant reason why we should care about prediabetes is purely financial. Managing prediabetes is much cheaper than managing type 2 or type 1 diabetes, both of which are cost-intensive. Lifestyle changes need discipline and will but no significant financial investment; thus, prediabetes management can provide a sense of relief from potential health costs.

Most Importantly

Caring about prediabetes allows individuals to take proactive steps towards better health. By embracing a more nutritious lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight, one can stave off other severe ailments and make a lifelong investment in their health and well-being. This can lead to significant improvements in bodily functions, energy levels, confidence, and emotional regulation, providing a sense of hope and motivation.

 

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