World Diabetes Day being observed today

NEW YORK: World Diabetes Day is being observed today all over the globe on Thursday.

It is held on 14th November each year. The day aims to raise awareness about diabetes that can put you at an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, loss of vision.

Diabetes occurs when the body produces no insulin as is the case with Type 1 diabetes or does not produce enough insulin to send the glucose in our blood into our body cells (Type 2). Type 1 can happen at any age, regardless of lifestyle, and usually comes on suddenly, within a matter of weeks or even days.

Type 2 diabetes tends to affect people over the age of 40, overweight or obese people and those with a family history of the illness.

The symptom and signs of early diabetes include blurred vision, nausea and fatigue, and a noticeable change in appetite and thirst are all symptoms of diabetes.

However, Diabetes can not be reversed but it can e manage by taking some healthy steps:

1) Eating a diet high in fresh which includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.

2) Avoiding high-sugar foods.

3) Refraining from drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.

4) Engaging in at least 30 minutes of exercise a day.

5) Recognizing signs of low blood sugar when exercising, including dizziness, confusion, weakness, and profuse sweating.

Diabetes is a serious, chronic condition in which the ability of the body to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired.