Abstract
Diabetes is one of the leading challenges to the health care or`ganization across world. Worldwide, 422 million peoples suffering from diabetes 1. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which is characterized by abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, protein. The main etiological factors contributes in the development of diabetes are sedentary lifestyle, obesity, intake of junk foods. It is mandatory to manage increased blood sugar level (BSL) to prevent microvascular as well as macrovascular complications. To manage diabetes, metformin and insulin play a key role hence these two medications added in the diabetes pharmacotherapy. Diabetes is not a treatable disease hence we have to maintain weight by doing regular exercise and implementation of dietary modifications. It is important to maintain the balance of daily calories intake and their utilization by practicing physical activity remain the primary and most effective prevention strategy for diabetes management. A management strategy basically involves promotion of effective weight loss and physical exercise, but it is compulsory to do exercise and follow dietary modifications regularly. This is a comprehensive review which focuses on lifestyle modifications in diabetes. How lifestyle modification play a key role in the management of both type of diabetes along with pharmacotherapy.
Highlights
Diabetes is one of the leading challenges to the health care organization across world
To educate about risk and complications of DM along with role of lifestyle modifications in the glycemic control Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) system is important in the management of diabetes mellitus because patient who have the knowledge about glycemic control strategies are healthier than who do not have
To maintain good metal state in diabetes, we have to manage our stress by listening music and doing meditation regularly, Along with this, Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Family therapy, & Dialectical- behavioral therapy (DBT) are the basic tools to manage diabetic distress
Summary
Diabetes is one of the leading challenges to the health care organization across world. To prevent risk of increased BSL, long term lifestyle modifications are necessary It may include daily exercise, balanced diet (Especially fat restriction) and mental health is one of the main aspects in the management of diabetes and other disease conditions 5. These things will help to prevent or slow down the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. According to National Health and Nutrition examination survey, implementation of active lifestyle by doing daily exercise at least 60 min/day and intake of balanced diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus 13.
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