56, Worried About Rising Sugar Levels: Am I Becoming Diabetic?

Ans: Your ideal body weight is based on your Body Mass Index (BMI). Being a diabetic, blood sugar levels need to be controlled and maintained within the normal range. Follow a balanced diet which includes whole grain cereals which include complex and high fiber carbohydrates like brown rice, brown bread, ragi, multi grains etc. Consume low calorie fruits and vegetables; include lean meat such as egg white, fish and chicken without skin and organ. Avoid high fat and sugar foods, foods containing refined cereals like red meat, maida, fries, packaged, fast foods, etc. as they will add excess calories in your diet and increase fat percentage. Exercise for at least 30-40 minutes daily for at least 5 days a week. Include aerobic exercises like walking or running and strengthening exercises to increase lean mass.

Ans: Having close relatives with type 2 diabetes increases your risk. However, diabetes can be acquired from environmental and lifestyle as well. Excess body weight, sedentary lifestyles, chronic stress, etc., affects blood sugar regulation. Risk increases with age, especially for type 2 diabetes. Prevention through regular exercise, balanced diet, weight management, and stress reduction is an effective strategy for maintaining controlled blood sugar levels.

Ans: - Eat protein with every meal
- Post-meal walk for 10-15min
- Avoid fruit juices, coconut water, sugarcane juice
- Avoid bakery products
- Shift to cold pressed oil
- Quality sleep - 7-8hrs
- Manage stress

Ans: Get your blood sugar checked at five times on the same day
1.as you wakeup beforebreakfast
2.an hour after breakfast
3. Two hrs after lunch
4.before dinner and
5.an hour after dinner
Consult a Nutritionist for a detailed menu for your consituition
Overall have early dinner
Avoid heavy animal protein for dinner meal
Regular physical exercise like brisk walking 30 mts a day five days a week