Diabetes is a serious condition that has often been termed as a silent killer. If left unmanaged, it can slowly erode the organs. But the good news is, it can be easily managed with the right approach towards it. Choosing the right foods and keeping track of what you eat helps in keeping your diabetes in check. The biggest step towards lowering your risk of type 2 diabetes is by changing your lifestyle. Diabetes currently affects over 425 million people worldwide, with more than 72.9 million cases of diabetes in India in 2017. A recent survey by the International Diabetes Federation of over 12,000 people with type 2 diabetes reveals that two in three have cardiovascular risk factors, yet, one- fourth said they never discussed, or could not remember discussing, cardiovascular risk factors with their doctor. Here are some tips to help you manage diabetes and to avoid it if you do not already have it.
