An article from an Indian newspaper reinforces the idea that diabetes is a global concern.
Main point:
- “India faces a high burden of diabetes and hypertension – it has around 77 million diabetics.”
- “The country has the second-highest number of cases in the world, and experts feel that this may touch 134 million in another three decades.”
More about it:
- “A sedentary lifestyle, coupled with increased fast food consumption, has advanced the onset of diabetes. No longer is it a condition restricted to the 40s only.”
- “…changes in lifestyle that has made everyone lead very sedentary lives nowadays. On top of that, they also tend to eat fast food. Such a combination is called a diabetogenic environment.”
- “…we are seeing more and more children developing diabetes because of obesity and high cholesterol. They are on an unhealthy diet and do not exercise.”
Why it matters:
- “…diabetes is such a dangerous condition. The symptoms are largely silent. But, over a period, this high blood sugar will affect the heart, leading to heart attacks. It can even affect the kidney, eyes, and other organs.”
- “…the entire human race should eat healthy food and exercise regularly. The third important component is reducing stress. Stress is a major contributor.”
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