Don’t let diabetes deter your festivities
Having risen to newer heights in the last couple of years, diabetes has earned India the notorious title of ‘Diabetes Capital of the World’… a reality that cannot be sugar coated! While most of us gear up to revel in the upcoming season of joy and festivities, there are a few who would be gearing up to face their biggest challenge. That of enjoying the occasions minus the sweet indulgence. And why so? Because we probably belong to the 72 mn Indians* who suffer from diabetes, a lifestyle disease which is an outcome of hereditary factors, sedentary routine and excessive consumption of processed food. But does that mean you need to stay away from all the small pleasures that you can enjoy together with your family? Well, the answer to that is a NO. And the good news is, you can continue to binge on the ‘fun and food’ if only you keep your HbA1c levels under check! Why blame it only on the sweets? While the general belief is that eating a lot of sweets is responsible for di