This is one of those diseases that is initially not known at all.
When blood sugar gets out of control, it damages the nerves in the body.
Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin or there is resistance to insulin. Since insulin digests sugar and creates energy from it, when there is a lack of insulin, the amount of sugar in the blood increases. It is one of those diseases that, at first, is not known at all.
When the blood sugar level goes out of control, this sugar damages the nerves in the body. This disease is called diabetic neuropathy. In this, nerve damage occurs in all parts of the patient's body. Around 50 percent of diabetic patients have the problem of nerve damage. Therefore, it is very important to control diabetes on time. To avoid such a situation, News 18 spoke to Dr Paras Agarwal of Max Healthcare Gurgaon.
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are four types of diabetic neuropathy, all of which have more or less the same symptoms. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy appear first in the nerves of the hands and feet. This causes the hands and feet to become numb even sooner. The numbness initially occurs in the hands. Due to high blood sugar levels, the walls of the small blood vessels begin to weaken. Therefore, there is a risk of leaks occurring somewhere. This makes it difficult for oxygen and other nutrients to reach the organs.
7 simple tips to prevent diabetes
1. Physical activity-
Dr Paras Aggarwal says that first and foremost, every adult should incorporate regular exercise into their life. You don't need to go to the gym, just do some brisk exercise. That is, if you do activities like brisk walking, cycling, swimming, dancing, skipping rope, and high and long jumping for half an hour, the chances of developing diabetes are greatly reduced. Not only that, many other diseases are also prevented.
2. Healthy diet-
The doctor also said that before having a healthy diet, one should know what not to eat. The less you eat pizza, burgers, fried foods, fast food, junk food, packaged foods, processed foods, red meat, too much sweet, too much salt, alcohol and cigarettes, the lower the risk of diabetes. Also, follow a healthy diet. Foods that are cooked naturally and contain less oil and salt. As far as possible, seasonal vegetables, leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, colorful vegetables and fruits that contain antioxidants should be consumed.
3. Drink enough water –
Drinking enough water every day can protect you not only from diabetes, but also from many other diseases. Therefore, drink enough water every day. Although there is no fixed rule on how much water you should drink, it is recommended to drink two liters of water throughout the day.
4. Lose weight –
To avoid diabetes, you must lose weight at all costs. Because obesity can also cause diabetes. Overweight is the main cause of many diseases. Therefore, you must lose weight at all costs. If you do not manage to lose weight with exercise and a controlled diet, you should consult an expert. Losing weight is not an exact science, nor does it take a month or two. Many things are needed at once.
5. Cigarettes and alcohol –
Tobacco and alcohol not only promote diabetes, but also many deadly diseases. Therefore, avoid alcohol as much as possible. Do not smoke or consume tobacco products.
