Diabetes is one of the most common conditions prevalent today. A bane of modernization and luxurious lifestyle, it is like a small crawling ant which slowly eats away the immunity and strength of the body. Even small children and infants have been found to be affected by diabetes. The effect although varies from person to person can be said to range in between minor problem of glycemia to glycemia dysfunction. This is one disease which can’t be cured. It can only be controlled with healthy life style, certain clinical precautions and exercises.

Causes of diabetes

One of the main reasons of occurrence of diabetes in such a huge number among people is irregular eating habits. Too much of sweets and bread and unhealthy lifestyle leads to diabetes! This disease also is highly genetically inclined and people who have parents and grandparents with history of diabetes are more prone to diabetes, especially after the age of 40. Eating highly fatty food is known to increase cholesterol level in the body. Diabetes and cholesterol problems are mostly due to the same reason and are like two sides of one coin.

Today’s fast paced life imposes lot of stress on an individual which can lead to heart problems as well as diabetes.

Symptoms of diabetes

Some of the regular symptoms of diabetes are:

Saliva reduction

The diabetic patients feel their mouth drying frequently and very quickly due to reduction in saliva formation. This condition enhances especially during night.

Frequent urination

A diabetic patient has to urinate more frequently than a regular person and even has to wake up 3 to 4 times during night to urinate.

Cravings for sugar

A diabetic patient craves for sweets and sugary things and almost all the time wants to eat sweetened food.

Weight loss

The metabolism of a diabetic patient is hampered and instant weight loss is seen.

Precautions in diabetes

Exercise

Regular exercise is must to keep a diabetic person energetic and positive minded. Apart from this good amount of exercise also releases toxic substances from the body and allow free circulation of blood thereby enhancing health.  

Protect from injuries

Everyone is prone to get injured once in a while. Minor injuries are not a cause of concern in people without diabetes. But a diabetic patient should cover his body and mostly his feet and legs while going out so that he does not get hurt. Smallest of injury in a diabetic patient takes days to cure and if left unattended can become a major threat in the form of gangrene.   

Nutritional diet

A diabetic patient should have his meal at regular intervals and must eat at least 3 to 4 times a day to maintain insulin balance in the body. The palate should contain vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates, small amount of fat. Occasional eating of sweets is permitted as long as the sugar level is maintained. Raw salads and sprouted beans should be taken regularly to reduce the muscle wear and tear.

Medical tests

Diabetics should frequently check their blood sugar as advised by the doctors. The prescribed medicines should be taken regularly and the daily routine as suggested by your diabetic consultant should be followed religiously.