It is a very logical question to ask, if diabetes can creep in without any symptoms, there should be some method to prevent, stop or at least delay its onset. You know diabetes occurs due to some hereditary factors, that is how it is more common in some families or amongst brothers and sisters or first degree relatives (cousins). We have no control over that, except to avoid marriage in a family which has diabetes.<\/p>\n
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The other more important factors are environmental factors over which we have control and if controlled properly it can be really effective in preventing diabetes.<\/p>\n
These are:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Undue weight gain, specially truncal obesity But these factors cause or precipitate diabetes only in persons who have inherited the potential to become diabetic.<\/p>\n The ideal approach is, that if any member in the family has diabetes, others should ensure that they:-<\/p>\n \u2022 Maintain normal body weight, those who have the tendency to gain weight should be specially cautious. Overweight members must reduce weight, it is never too late.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do regular physical exercises, it helps in reducing weight, maintains muscle mass, improves insulin sensitivity and keeps blood sugar normal. If nothing else, have regular morning walks.<\/p>\n \u2022 Stop smoking forthwith. One cannot reduce smoking, it is picked up again. Smoking not only raises blood sugar but also aggravates high blood pressure, heart attack, and harms circulation in blood vessels of the legs.<\/p>\n \u2022 Switch over to balanced diet, reduce sugar intake, sweets, cold drinks, starch, fried food, dry fruits, extra fats.<\/p>\n \u2022 Cooking fats should be limited and modified to monosaturated fats (mustard oil, soyabean oil) and polyunsaturated fats (sunflower oil, corn oil or Safola) in equal proportions.<\/p>\n \u2022 Get your blood sugar and cholesterol checked up periodically.<\/p>\n \u2022 Special precautions for women to have preconception counselling to avoid mishaps.<\/p>\n \u2022 If glucose intolerance is detected at earlier stages, some simple precautions can really be effective. Try to diagnose the disease at the earliest.<\/p>\n Calories Consumed During Various Activities<\/span><\/p>\n Sleeping – 65 Cal \/ hour Calorie Needs According to Age<\/span><\/p>\n Infants<\/span><\/p>\n 0 – 6 months 118 Cal \/ kg Children<\/span><\/p>\n 1 – 3 years 1220 Cal \/ day
\n\u2022 Lack of physical exercises
\n\u2022 Unbalanced diet
\n\u2022 Smoking
\n\u2022 Exposure to repeated infections<\/p>\n
\nLying Awake – 77 Cal \/ hour
\nSitting at Rest – 100 Cal \/ hour
\nStanding Relaxed – 105 Cal \/ hour
\nLight Activitiea:Slow Walking Slow Cycling Household work – 200 Cal \/hour
\nModerate Activity: Dancing, Gardening Golf, Table Tennis Scrubbing the Floor – 300 Cal \/ hour
\nHeavy Activity: Swimming, Jogging Carpentry – 600 Cal \/ hour<\/p>\n
\n0 -12 months 108 Cal \/ kg<\/p>\n
\n4 – 6 years 1720 Cal \/ day
\n7 – 9 years 2050 Cal \/ day
\n10 – 12 years (boys) 2420 Cal \/ day
\n10 -12 years (girls) 2260 Cal \/ day<\/p>\n