India has the largest diabetic
population in the world. Change in
eating habits, increasing weight and decreased
physical activity are major factors leading to increased
incidence of
type 2 diabetes.
Obesity is the most important modifiable
risk factor.
Smoking is an independent
risk factor for
type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Diet and
exercise are primary
therapeutic options for its management. Dietary management should not only aim to achieve glycaemic control but to normalise dyslipidaemia.
Smoking cessation reduces the
risk of
morbidity and
mortality in CAD.
Exercise improves the condition of a diabetic
patient.
Exercise includes
yoga practices which have a
role to
play in the prevention of
type 2 diabetes.