To prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome among Indians, look no further than the recently released guidelines, a combined effort of the Diabetics Foundation of India, The health ministry and many national health organizations, tailored to suit Indian conditions.
Elaborating on the need for an India specific obesity prevention rule book, Dr Anoop Misra, director and head, department of diabetes and metabolic diseases, Fortis Hospitals, said, “Indians have a very different body, genetic and metabolic composition from westerners. Therefore, the parameters for obesity also have to be very different. This will bring more people under the overweight and obesity bracket. The revised guidelines would benefit 6 to 8 crore people. That in turn would lead to substantial prevention of diabetes and heart disease."
Diabetes Essentials: Types, Complications, Management & Treatment
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated.
Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by insulin deficiency that leads to high blood sugar levels and several associated complications if left untreated.
Considering that India is called the diabetic capital of the world, with increasing numbers of overweight people, the guidelines may prove to be a blessing to halt the growing trend.
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About Super Foods
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives an introduction to some super foods that help in preventing and controlling cancer
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives an introduction to some super foods that help in preventing and controlling cancer
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
