Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes Prevention

Complications of untreated diabetes

Fatigue and physical weakness

Kidney failure

Heart attack

Poor vision or blindness

Muscle breakdown

Frequent infections

Gangrene leads to amputation

Complications of treated diabetes

Physical weakness

Drug related nutrient deficiency

Drug related tissue damage

Progression of insulin resistance

How to prevent

  • Weight management: keep body mass index (BMI) below 25 kg/m2

BMI = weight in kilograms
(height in meters)2

BMI of a person weighing 52kg and 1.63m tall = 52/1.63*1.63= 52/2.66 = 19.55

  • Reduce abdominal fat: Abdominal exercise such as curls ups after 20minutes of aerobic exercise will reduce abdominal fat and further strengthen abdominal muscles giving a good shape.

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