Today is World Diabetes Day

[Suresh Gupta]

People all over the world are being reminded today of Diabetes. WHO in association with International Diabetes Federation have declared 14 November 2004 as World Diabetes Day. The theme this year is "Fight Obesity: Prevent Diabetes".

In India, Government has inserted big advertisements in newspapers to create aweareness about Diabetes. There are 32 million diabetes in India and it is more common inurban areas. WHO estimates that the number will go up to 80 million in 2030. Not a happy scenerio.

Symptoms of diabetes: Excessive thirst; Excessive urination; Unexplained weight loss; Excessive hunger.

Tests for diabetes: Blood glucose; Urine glucose.

Risk factors for diabetes: Obesity and overweight; Sedentary life style; Stress; Smoking.

Diabetes can be controlled by diet and drugs. Its complications can be prevented through treatment. Diabetes can be prevented by Yoga; Stress management; Regular physical excercise; Control of obesity by balanced and healthy diet; Introducing good eating habits in childhood.

In India ICMR has shown effectiveness of alternate medicine in controlling diabetes - Vijayser (Pterocarpus marsupium); Jamun (Eugenia jambolana); Methi (Fenugreek).

One thing which has been missing and is still missing from all awareness campaigns is whether Diabetes can only be treated or can also be cured. People should be told about it.

Wishing for a diabetes-less tomorrow.

[LottomagicZ4941]

Diabetes is a fear of mine due to it being on my mothers side of the family.

Prevention magazine reported that the spice cinnamon is benificial to people with Diabetes.

Did a search to make sure I was spelling it and a site selling the stuff in pill form states "Recent studies have determined that consuming as little as one-half teaspoon of Cinnamon each day may reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels by as much as 20% in Type II diabetes patients who are not taking insulin"

http://www.cinnamonpills.com/ have never visited this site before today so I have no idea how reliable it is but Prevention magizine is generally a good sorce of information.

One half tea spoon seems like quite a bit of cinnamon to me but I will definatly increase my intake.

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[A Karenina]

Suresh, here in the US we have quite a problem with obesity. Is this true for India too? Thanks!

[Suresh Gupta]

Originally Posted by A Karenina

Suresh, here in the US we have quite a problem with obesity. Is this true for India too? Thanks!

It is on the increase and that is a disturbing sign. With cable TV and internet PC
the exercise content in the daily life of people is declining. However there are many people who have started morning walk and yoge exercises. Many youngsters are taking help from health TV shows. Number of gyms is also in creasing. Slowly number of people worried about obesity is increasing.

[Suresh Gupta]

Originally Posted by LottomagicZ4941

.........One half tea spoon seems like quite a bit of cinnamon to me but I will definatly increase my intake.

I hope you will share your experience with us.

[A Karenina]

Originally Posted by Suresh Gupta

It is on the increase and that is a disturbing sign. With cable TV and internet PC
the exercise content in the daily life of people is declining. However there are many people who have started morning walk and yoge exercises. Many youngsters are taking help from health TV shows. Number of gyms is also in creasing. Slowly number of people worried about obesity is increasing.

The increased awareness is a good thing. What are your gyms like? I'm curious because I am finding myself to be anti-gym these days! LOL.

I was watching a commercial yesterday which offered a pill to take off weight. They kept stressing "You don't have to change your lifestyle!" Argh!!!!!

[Suresh Gupta]

Originally Posted by A Karenina

The increased awareness is a good thing. What are your gyms like? I'm curious because I am finding myself to be anti-gym these days! LOL.

I was watching a commercial yesterday which offered a pill to take off weight. They kept stressing "You don't have to change your lifestyle!" Argh!!!!!

I have never visited a gym myself. They are same as seen in some TV serials. People who have used them tell me that results are not satisfactory.

Taking pills or any other medicine to reduce weight is not advisable. I am not suffering from obesity. But I take morning walk, do some yoga and I find the result very encouraging. My wasteline has reduced and weight is also decreasing steadily. I don't take sweets and fatty foods. And that is all.