LIVING WITH DIABETES
THE WEEK India|December 18, 2022
"Diabetes medications are very expensive. It is important for the government to regulate the price of diabetes medications and consumables and also include them as a part of health insurance. A fair price shop approach would prove to be a great succour for those living with diabetes in India."
LIVING WITH DIABETES

The incidence of diabetes is expected to reach up to 79.4 million individuals in India by 2030, which calls for urgent steps to be taken to prevent or manage diabetes. Dr. Krishnamoorthy S, Internal Medicine Physician and Diabetologist at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vanagaram, Chennai speaks about how we can live with diabetes, without the condition impacting our ability to lead fulfilling and healthy lives.

The Triad of Diabetes Management

According to Dr. Krishnamoorthy, the triad of diabetes management - Diet, Exercise and appropriate Drugs are the three aspects we should focus on to keep blood sugar under good control.

Diet Control Strategies

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