Once diabetes sets in, all you have to do is to learn the diabetes care tactics of not aggravating the situation.

DIABETES CARE: ASK YOURSELF THESE POINTERS?

Here is a do-by-yourself diabetes care set of queries to judge whether you fall in the vulnerable group of diabetics or not?

It is divided into five groups on various aspects of your day-to-day life?

But, stick to the first or the instant reply that comes to your mind; and be true to yourself!

There are only two parameters:

FULL MARKS: 10

FAIL MARKS: 05

So, let’s get going?

(A) SITUATIONS SPEAK: OPT FOR DIABETES CARE

1. If you need to meet your friend staying on the fourth floor, would you climb the stairs or opt for the lift?

2. What would you go for: cooking by yourself or the readymade dish from the counter?

(B) CHANGE YOUR HABITS: ADOPT DIABETES CARE TACTICS

1. How many hours do you walk or move your body daily?

2. Do you exercise your limbs, and above all the joints?

(C) MENTAL STRENGTH: KEY TO DIABETES CARE

1. How often do you get tense/nervous/shaky/feel deprived/ become angry and worried?

2. Have you ever done any meditation or breathing exercises to strengthen the internal organs of your body?

(D) PLEASING PALATE MOVES CAN DEFEAT DIABETES CARE OBJECTIVES

1. Are you a connoisseur of good food?

2. Did you dare to deprive yourself of your favorite food item because it is too high in carbohydrate or rich in fats (therefore calories)?

(E) FAMILY HISTORY SPEAKS VOLUMES: DIABETES CARE THE WAY OUT

1. Does any one in your family ever suffered from any stroke, heart disease, breathing problems?

2. Do you have any family history of diabetes?

3. Are you going for regular medical check-ups?

THE ANSWERS

(A) 1= Full marks: 10: If you climb

(A) 2= Full marks: 10: Cooking by yourself

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(B) 1= Full marks: 10: At least 30 minutes

(B) 2= Full marks: 10: Daily

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(C) 1= Full marks: 10: Rarely

(C) 2= Full marks: 10: Daily

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(D) 1= Full marks: 10: Yes

(D) 2= Full marks: 10: Always

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(E) 1= Full marks: 10: None

(E) 3= Full marks: 10: Yes

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ANALYSIS: if you score ‘Fail Marks’ in even one question, you fall in the vulnerable group.

In other words, you need to change your lifestyle and go for the diabetes care strategy at the earliest.

Remember, it is never too late to begin a positive step in life.

Immediately consult a medical expert; do the required medical examinations; and zealously follow the diabetes care advice of the medical expert.