The prevalence of obesity is increasing globally, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases etc. Around 70 % of people with diabetes are either overweight or obese. In last 1-2 decades, obesity is also affecting children / people with T1DM, primarily due to changing dietary habits and poor exercise compliance. Individuals with T1DM who are overweight/ obese, have clinical features of insulin resistance (as that of Type 2 DM), are known as "double diabetes". It is challenging for a person with double diabetes to achieve reasonable glycemic control. A sedentary lifestyle, a high-calorie diet rich in fats and simple sugars, and a low-fibre diet in T1DM also lead to poor metabolic control, weight gain, and other disorders like depression that further aggravate the condition. Proper treatment & lifestyle modification helps to achieve better control.
To prevent double diabetes, every child / person with T1DM should practice regular outdoor sports or regular exercise. They should consume healthy diet through the concept of mindful eating. Yoga may compliment for the better management of double diabetes….!
Broadcasted on 24.11.2023
