In today's era, diabetes is spreading rapidly. People of all classes, young and old, are suffering from diabetes. Be it urban areas or rural areas, diabetes cases are increasing rapidly everywhere. Changes in lifestyle, irregular working hours, stress and habits like junk food are increasing the cases of diabetes.

Dr. Akash Shah, Consultant Pathologist, Neuberg Diagnostic says that it is very important to identify diabetes in time. Because not identifying the disease has a bad effect on the health of the person. Diabetes can cause many problems like heart diseases, kidney damage, loss of eyesight. Even limbs may have to be amputated.  Diabetes is a disease in which the blood sugar level becomes high, which over time causes serious damage to the heart, eyes, kidneys.

There are two types of diabetes

The most common of these is type 2 diabetes , which is especially seen in the young generation. In this, the body is unable to produce enough insulin. On the other hand, if we talk about type 1 diabetes, then it is a serious condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin on its own and it can be treated only with insulin injections.

Make sure to get diabetes test done every year

If we want to save the new generation from diabetes, then it is most important to change the lifestyle and behavior. Due to lack of physical activities in childhood, obesity increases rapidly which can later cause diabetes. Along with this, junk food is also a big concern. Dr. Akash says that people above the age of 30 should definitely get tested for diabetes twice a year. So that the disease can be detected in the beginning itself.

Common symptoms of diabetes

Frequent urination

feeling very thirsty

Frequent hunger pangs

Feeling tired

poor visibility

Wound non-healing

tingling in the hands or feet

Tips to prevent diabetes

Take a healthy diet: If you want to avoid a fatal disease like diabetes, then you should take a healthy diet. Avoid oil, spices and sweets. Try to include more green vegetables in your diet.

Exercise: To prevent diabetes, exercise regularly. Walk in the morning and evening.  

Do not take stress: The biggest enemy of diabetes is stress. If you are stressed about anything, then meditate. Go closer to nature. Listen to relaxing music. 

Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeine:  The more cigarettes you smoke, the greater your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. No matter what type of diabetes you have, smoking makes it harder to manage your diabetes.

Get regular checkups: You should get regular checkups done from time to time.  This will help in detecting the disease in time and provide timely treatment.