Obesity and Stagnant lifestyle have reached epidemic proportions in recent times. An active lifestyle is imperative in turning down the vulnerability to diabetes. Based on studies , prolonged watching of television has been associated with weight gain and type 2 diabetes. According to statistics, individuals who watched television more than 40 hours per week witnessed a threefold increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes compared to those who watched an hour of television per week
A recent study conducted by Indian Council Of Medical Research found that in 2021, India had 101 million diabetic patients while 136 were pre diabetic. An upsurge in the number of diabetes cases has been witnessed from 2019. The diabetes epidemic has been stabilising in some states while the others are experiencing spike in the diabetic patients which calls for a ‘State Specific Policy’. At 24.6% Goa showed the highest occurrence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes followed by Puducherry and Kerala with 26.3% and 25.5% respectively .
An inactive lifestyle is an epitome of diseases including hypertension, diabetes and obesity . A sedentary lifestyle contributes to alterations in body composition which may later participate in the pathological and physiological process of Type 2 diabetes.
A sedentary lifestyle contributes to increase in trunk and body fat percentage therefore, decreasing appendicular skeletal muscle mass and BMD of the lumbar spine, femoral neck and hip.
Introduction To Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterised by too much sugar circulating in the blood , also called Hyperglycaemia. The high blood sugar levels can cause circulatory, immune and nervous system disorders . The diabetics are characterised by abnormalities in fat distribution, increase in total fat mass , decrease in muscle mass and bone mineral density.
Causing factor in type 2 diabetes include
Pancreas not producing enough insulin . A hormone which regulates the movement of sugar into the cells.
Type 2 Diabetes ,earlier called Adult Onset Diabetes can begin during childhood and adulthood both. An Increase in the number of children with obesity has led to young people being more vulnerable to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
There exists no definite cure to combat Type 2 diabetes but an active lifestyle, healthy diet and losing weight can significantly contribute to the management of the disease. Moreover, diabetes medication or insulin therapy can also curb the disease.
Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes
- Excessive Hunger
- Fatigue
- Increased Thirst
- Frequent Urination
- Blurred Vision
- Poor Wound Healing
- Weight Loss
- Weight Gain
- Tingling in Hand
Pre Diabetic Stage
Pre diabetic stage gives you scope for action . It is witnessed that most pre diabetics come with obesity . A progression from prediabetes to developing type 2 diabetes is not inevitable . With lifestyle changes and stress management it is feasible to bring back the blood sugar levels to a normal limit. It is a starting stage of long term damage of diabetes getting to your body. It is more prevalent in the youth and young generation.
