DEFEATING DIABETES

Make sure that you regularly monitor blood sugar. Children should be screened for diabetes at school-going age and after finishing school. Women must get themselves tested for blood sugar regularly after 30 years of age. It is also important to monitor blood sugar during pregnancy.

Watch out for the three Ps of diabetes, which are: Polyuria (frequent urination), Polydipsia (excessive thirst) and Polyphagia (excessive hunger)

India is set to become the diabetes capital of the world by 2050. We are heading towards a serious health disaster. Stress, faulty eating habits, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle has led to this situation DR MOHSIN WALI,

PHYSICIAN & CARDIOLOGIST

PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK Add antioxidants such as turmeric powder and amla (Indian gooseberries) to your diet