The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has estimated that globally as many as 193 million people, or close to half of all adults currently living with diabetes, are unaware of their disease. Most of these cases are type 2 diabetes

Wellness Diabetes Speciality Clinic dedicates this World Diabetes Day to PRE- DIABETES. We have organised a Free Diabetes Detection Camp to help identify people with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, those at risk of developing it in future, and ensure early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes complications. What is PRE-Diabetes????

•  Is a condition in which blood sugar is high, but not high enough to be Type 2 diabetes.
•  Is an indication that you could develop type 2 diabetes if you don’t make some lifestyle changes.

Prevent Pre-diabetes from developing into type 2 diabetes with:

• Eating healthy

Paryushan is an important Jain festival celebrated in the month of August or September. Paryushan means “abiding, coming together”. The duration of Paryusan is for eight days for Swetambar jains and ten days for jains belonging to the Digambara sect. During Paryushan, Jains observe a fast. The span of the fast can last from a day to 30 days or even more.

DIABETIC PATIENTS WHO CAN FAST DURING PARYUSHAN ARE:

• Patients whose sugar levels are normal
• Patients who are on insulin should consult doctor and make necessary insulin dose adjustments.
• Patients whose HbA1C is normal i.e. less than 6.5%

Blood sugars more than 250- 300mg/dl are not advised to fast or visit doctor to make necessary changes in the medication and diet.

BREAK THE FAST:

• If you feel hungry, tired, weakness, headache, these are symptoms of hypoglycemia. If you feel thirsty, frequently feel to urinate, double vision, these are symptoms of hyperglycemia.

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection, prayer and blessings. Fasting can be a challenge for anyone; it can be especially difficult for someone with diabetes. Fasting in Ramadan has many spiritual and health benefits. For some people with diabetes, fasting can be dangerous or can cause problems to health. Choosing to fast is a personal decision that you should make with advice from your diabetes team. The Quran states that there are groups of people who are exempted from fasting especially if it puts their health at risk. This includes children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly and anyone who might make themselves ill by fasting. This also includes those who often have very high or very low blood glucose levels.

Healthy tips for Safe Ramadan:

Remember to eat sensibly and healthily all year round but also in Ramadan. Overeating and consumption of carbohydrate foods in large quantities will not only make you put on weight but will also lead to big increases and imbalances in your blood sugar levels.

• Keep portion sizes in moderation
• You must eat a healthy meal at Suhoor just before sunrise, as this will help to keep your glucose levels more balanced through the fast
• At Suhoor and Iftar, eat complex carbohydrates as these release energy slowly, which are better for blood