DIABETES

 

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that involves little or no production of insulin in the body. This results in the accumulation of sugar in the body. Insulin is responsible for the breakdown of sugar to produce energy for the body

The main signs and symptoms of Diabetes includes

1) excessive urination

2) excessive thirst

3) excessive hunger

4) weight loss

Others are

Tiredness

Weakness

Numbness of the hands and feets

Blurred vision

Prevention includes

LIFE STYLE MODIFICATION

Use the code SNAP NEAT

I will be snap-neat

S- stop smoking

N- good nutrition

A- avoid alcohol

P- physical exercise

N- good nutrition

E - healthy eating/exercise

A - Avoidance of harmful substances

T - tranquility (rest)

Exercise - at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise five times a week 

jogging

brisk walking

dancing

High fibre diet