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Sugar, an element which has become a part of every celebration, every joyous moments in our life whether we decide to cut a cake or buy a sweet, everything has some amount of sugar in it. But the fact is it is the element which cause to sorrow in the lives of 77 millions Indians in 2022 and the toll may increase to 134 millions in 2045.
DIABETES: THE SUGAR SHOCKER
Diabetes is a chronic condition where your body goes rogue on sugar regulation ! It's like a sugar coated time bomb, waiting to unleash havoc on your health.
THE DRAMA UNFOLDS
Insulin, the superhero hormones, fails to save the day.
Blood sugar level skyrocket, causing chaos in your body.
Your cells cry out for glucose, but it's stuck in the bloodstream.
THE TYPES: A DIABETES DYNASTY
Type 1: The Rebel Autoimmune attack on insulin producing cells.
Type 2: The sneak-obesity, inactive and genetics join forces.
Gestational Diabetes: The pregnancy puzzle- hormonal changes spark insulin resistance.
LADA: The late bloomer - Type 1 Diabetes in disguise, striking adults.
MODY: The Rare Rogue - Genetic Mutations wreak havoc.
SYMPTOMS: THE RED FLAGS!
Thirst and urination marathons
Fatigue: the perpetual companions
Blurred vision: a hazy future
Slow healing: wounds that won't close
Numbness and tingling: lost sensations
DIAGNOSIS: JAMES BOND PART
Conduct tests like the Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Test, and Random Plasma Glucose Test to crack the case!
“Manage with Mastery !”
We should take control of it with timely medication, insulin therapy, and lifestyle lockdown - healthy eating, exercise, weight management, and stress reduction. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly!
“Prevent with Power !”
Shield yourself with weight management, regular exercise, balanced diet, smoke-free living, and moderate alcohol consumption. Empower yourself with knowledge and take proactive steps!
Mary Oliver delivered a wonderful lines through her poem:-
"Diabetes, a slow-moving river
that winds its way through the body
leaving scars, and silence
and the ache of what's been lost
yet still we rise, and walk
and find our way to healing”
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