Sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest cause for diabetes among young women. Almost 30 per cent women in Pune are living with diabetes. In Mumbai, the statistics are even worse as almost 65 per cent women, especially younger women are suffering from diabetes.
Moreover, sugar level among youngsters between the age group of 25 and 35 years is found to be high. And, younger women between 30 and 35 years are found to be prone to diabetes.
Indus Health Plus released an abnormality report that revealed that a massive section of country’s population suffers from diabetes.
The report mentions that people in the western region tends to eat fried food and no fruits, hence, many of them are seen to be at higher risk of having diabetes and obesity. And, diabetes risk level is highest among men and women between 45 and 50 years.
In the study, it was observed that the consumption of oil, ghee, butter and cholesterol rich diet increases numbers of obesity, hypertension therefore fueling chances of having diabetes.
The changing lifestyle, wrong eating habits, are the common factors for increasing diabetes level.33-years-old Ragini Mehta, resident of Nigdi changed her lifestyle after she was detected with diabetes.
She said,”Unlike other women, I also never focused on my own health. But, now I spend 2 hour on myself to control diabetes. I prefer walking in the night and joined Yoga and meditation classes in morning to relieve stress.”
35-years-old electronic engineer, Hemani Bendre also came to know that she is diabetic from a medical check-up conducted by her company.
She said, “I got married two years back and really worried about pregnancy. It is difficult to tackle the disease, so prevention is necessary.”
Diabetes, which is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, has become a major health concern in many developing countries including India.
As per International Diabetes Federation, India has become diabetes has become diabetes capital of the world with 40 million people living with diabetes. Every year 4 million people die from diabetes.
Amol Naikawadi, joint managing director, Indus Health Plus said, “As per International Diabetes Federation, 552 million people will be affected by diabetes across the world. Our Abnormality Report validates the rapid growth of diabetes which is not only prevalent in adults but is beginning to affect the younger generation, especially women in India.
Lifestyle characterised by unhealthy nutrition, reduced physical activity and tobacco consumption has increased the risk factor of diabetes.”
“Diabetes if left untreated or uncontrolled, can lead to blindness, cardiovascular diseases and kidney failure. Therefore at Indus Health Plus, our goal on this ‘World Diabetes Day’ is to educate people about this disease and inculcate the importance of preventive healthcare practice amongst masses. Timely and regular check-up can reduce the risk of diabetes” Naikawadi added.
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