The piece underscores the critical need for early blood sugar control to prevent long-term diabetes complications. Elevated blood sugar can harm organs such as the brain, eyes, heart, nerves and kidneys etc. With 20-30% of adults developing diabetes in a very young age, it is essential to manage blood sugar early to avoid the formation of Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), which can Cause chronic complications of diabetes. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, cholesterol, and blood pressure heathy diet, exercise, managing stress, taking good sleep, and avoiding smoking and alcohol, is crucial. The "Hello Diabetes" campaign promotes primary and primordial prevention, encouraging healthy habits in children and pregnant women to reduce future risk of diabetes.
Follow key management recommendations of “ABCDEFGH” formula:
● A: To Keep A1C levels under 7%.
● B: To Maintain Blood Pressure less than 130/80 mm of Hg .
● C: Control LDL Cholesterol below 100 mg/dl and aim to bring is below 70 mg/dl
● D: Follow a Healthy Diet.
● E: Exercise for ~ 250 minutes per week.
● F: Frequent blood glucose monitoring.
● G: Engage in Good quality education programs.
● H: Stay Happy always.
Recorded at Akashwani Nagpur on the 9th August 2024.
Expert: Dr. Sunil Gupta
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Producer: Vijay Rajput
