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4.7(142)12 yrs experience
Ruby Hall Clinic · Pune
₹400consultation
Diabetes
A chronic condition affecting how your body turns food into energy. Early diagnosis and lifestyle management are key.
Endocrine
Overview
Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterised by elevated blood glucose. Type 1 is autoimmune, Type 2 is associated with lifestyle and insulin resistance.
Common symptoms
- • Frequent urination
- • Excessive thirst
- • Unexplained weight loss
- • Fatigue
- • Blurred vision
Causes & risk factors
- • Genetics and family history
- • Obesity and inactive lifestyle
- • Poor diet high in refined sugar
Prevention
- • Maintain a healthy weight
- • Exercise 30 minutes daily
- • Eat whole grains, vegetables and lean protein
- • Annual blood sugar screening after 35