Diabetes: The not so sweet truth!
Most of us would have heard from our elders that we will one day be diagnosed with diabetes if we do not put down that third piece of birthday cake. Or, you might even have a grandparent or two who is forced to drink his morning tea without any sugar. With more than 450 million cases all around the world, calling diabetes common is a gross understatement. Not only is it one of the leading causes of death in the world, but it also increases the risk and severity of the individual when it comes to other life-threatening conditions. In fact, it has been shown that the Corona Virus most seriously affects people with diabetes than people without it.
But surely, I am healthy and safe. Right?
Sadly, the number of cases of diabetes around the world have been growing worldwide and is not thought to slow down in the future. This is fueled by the increase in the global consumption of fast food and a sedentary lifestyle. Sugar has become a common ingredient in many packaged food products that we do not even associate with sweetness and even in the so-called ‘healthy’ fat-free alternatives. Add to it a job that rarely has you moving around and the ever-increasing stress, one can see why diabetes is as widespread as it is.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes or Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition that is characterised by high blood sugar level over an extended period of time. It can be grouped into three types.
- Type 1 diabetes: It is caused by the inability of the patient’s pancreas to produce enough insulin. This is caused by the loss of beta cells and is an autoimmune condition.
- Type 2 diabetes: It is caused by the cells losing their sensitivity to insulin. This may lead to a situation where the individual is unable to produce enough insulin and is normally caused by excess body weight and lack of physical activity
- Gestational diabetes: This is a special case as it occurs when pregnant women without previous history of diabetes begin to experience higher blood sugar levels.
While there are multiple types of diabetes, 90% of the patients suffer from type 2 diabetes. The major symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, increased appetite and thirst. However, if it is left unchecked, diabetes can lead to a large range of health complications including acidic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, blindness, ulcers, nerve damage and more.
Prevention is better than cure
Like all diseases, preventing the onset of diabetes is way better than trying to cure it, as there is no cure for it. It can be delayed or even completely prevented with healthy lifestyle choices and awareness. Maintaining healthy body weight, regular exercise and a balanced diet can go a long way in not just preventing diabetes, but also many other common health conditions. Reduced intake of sugary treats and replacing it with whole grains and food rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to drastically affect the chances of getting the disease. It is also important to keep your blood sugar levels in check and to reduce spikes in it.
How does Nutriplus DiabaHealth help?
While a healthy diet and regular exercise is an essential component of living a life without diabetes, many of us find it hard to follow. Therefore, it is important to supplement a healthy lifestyle with effective supplements. Qnet Nutriplus DiabaHealth is a 100% natural and ayurvedic supplement that is made my carefully combining various herbs and plant extract that has been proven to help regulate blood sugar levels. The main active ingredient in Nutriplus DiabaHealth is Kino (Malabar Kino), which contains ‘Epicatechin’, a bioactive compound that is shown to be an effective natural insulin mimic or NAISUMI. The other major ingredients include Karela (Bitter gourd) and Jambul (Indian blackberry), both scientifically proven and extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine to manage blood sugar. It comes in an easy to consume pill form and is free of any side-effects or preservatives.
Diabetes is a serious and life-threatening condition that can wreak havoc in your life if left unchecked. But thanks to Qnet Nutriplus DiabaHealth, it is easier than ever to live a life without fear.
