HEALTH GUIDE
Type 2 Diabetes Diet
What to eat, what to check, and what Ayurveda can and cannot do
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Could it be type 2 diabetes?
Insulin is the key that lets sugar into your cells. In type 2 diabetes it works poorly or runs short. A simple blood test gives the answer.
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South Asian? Check earlier
The NHS counts South Asian background as a higher-risk group, at a younger age. Ask your doctor about a test, even if you feel well.
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A plate that helps
Think vegetables, pulses, wholegrains and less sugar and salt. Fibre-rich, home-cooked Indian meals fit well into daily life.
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Move a little every day
The NHS advises at least 2.5 hours a week of walking or activity that makes you breathless. That is about 20 minutes a day.
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