SLOW | Xi_E®| Untreated sleep problems lead to obesity, increased diabetes risk Doctors link sleep to diabetes KANIZA GARARI | DC HYDERABAD, NOV. 13, Sleep pattern studies have shown a corelation between lack of sleep ot Jess than six hours of sleep and diabetes, said endocri- nologists on the World Diabetes Day, which is observed on November 14 ‘The increasing cases of sleep apnea or disturbed sloop shows that there is a group of population which iat risk ‘The changed work cul ture, along with major changes in lifestyle, has sien rise to this risk group hich requires tobe moai- tored, Dr KD. Modi, endocrino gist at Medvin Hospitals said, “Patients suffering from lack of sleep or less sleep experience fluctua Ing blood sugar eves. This Isalso one ofthe causes for diabetes. Barle, there was lite oF no awareness about the relationship between sleep disorders. and dia betes, but there is increas: ing evidence now coming forward in lines, Medical history of diabetic patients will show a sleep disorder at some stage and rough estimates state that 7 per centof them have had these problems” Dr Sridevi Paladugu, con sultant endoerinologist at Apollo Hospitals »stld “Studies are showing that untreated sleep problems Jead to obesity and inerase the risk of developing dia betes. ‘The cases seen. in obese individuals with dia- betes have shown that when treated for sleep apnea, ‘here has been good control over diabetes ‘A casein point is that of Akil Antolawala, an NRI patient who constantly complained of lack of see. Dr Praveen Kumar C, said, “After a thorough analysis, it was decided to study his sleep pattern. It was then found that he had stopped carta medications for dia betes which were the cause for his lack of sleep” . Sera ee eye PREVENTIVE $22"! MEASURES sis TO KEEP. self there ts any: CS eet DIABETES PATENTS MUST CHOOSE AGL, JOWAR, WHOLE RICE, WHERT ‘wo gis COVER OF WHITE RICE AND TES 1m Pulses with skin and Tlrmginine’, | S10 gd choice DIABETES AT vison,corsuta | moderate amount ofits cn ve BAY cloctor immediatly. ‘taken, but not in the form of fruit juice, mEatrohtand ‘wm Adequate amount of colourful vegeta: ene mene bles to be consumed on a daily basis. ‘to ensure that cng oil 3105 prensa) | toe cee ‘under control. HAVE A REGULAR SLEEPING g PATTERN ‘ACCORDING TO YOUR WORK SCHEDULE, $0 ‘THAT THE BODY CLOCK Is NOT DISTURBED. ‘Do not drink too much ‘cote, alcohol or water bel gong to sep wae a shoe, ada book, stentosooing truism lax bel going fo ep sw The place where you ‘sleep must be comfort- able. You should not be disturbed by glaring ight ooo sounds. With multiple factors emerging inclines, a good night sleep i thus coming eros as another factor for diabetes control snd man- agement ofthe disease. 20 SU MINUTES OF MALE ints of rts iy ‘WHO HAVE LONG MED- ® Endurance exercises ike cycling and EAL COMPLICATIONS sviing are lo good. Resistance traning MUST SEEK MEDICAL ke weight-lifting and tennis can be done ‘Junkfood should be avoided. snus less trough sm hilren with type 2 dlabetes should do 60 'ADVIGE ony aft seeking medical adie Eye check-ups are must for diabetics DCCORRESPONDENT diabetic retinopathy. is HYDERABAD, NOV. 13 that both eyes are affected together It is minimally ‘Twenty per cent of dia» not in the beginning, Deli patents sufter trom and many patients don't ‘diabetic retinopathy’, a even realise that they are condition that goes most: not able to soe on the ly unnoticed by patients. sides” ‘The blurring of vision Tt is. therefore very ‘on the sides, or. the important for those who periphery, is’ diabetic suffer from diabetes to get Tetinopathy The develop- a proper eye checkup ment of retinopathy done every year R. epends on the age when Govind Hari, onal repre- diabetes is diagnosed, sentative (South) "of duration of diabetes, Vision 2000. The Right to insnin dependency, level Sight India and chairman, of metabolic control, of | Pushpagiti Bye ood pressure, pegnan- Institute said, “Blurred renal disease and vision, floater and sudden stoking, Joss of vision are indica Dr Padmaja Kumari tions that theeye requires Rani, consultant at LY. attention anda visit oan Prasad Eyo Insitute, ophthalmologist is a said, “The problem with must” Exercise, , ener diet are needed DC CORRESPONDENT HYDERABAD, NOV 13, ‘The International Diabetes Federation estimates that there are 65 million adults with diabetes, and 7 mil: lion are in the prediabetic stage. The number will be terrifyingly high in 2085, with an estimated 100 mil. lion suffering from the dis eae Almost 15 per cent of those below 40 years of age are diabetie, making it an epidemic im India. Total deaths from diabetes are projected to rise by more ‘than 50 pr cent in the next 10 ears For this reason, experts sfate that it s very impor tant to change ou lest and also make exercise Dart of ur daily regime Increasing risk factors lke obesity sedentary lifestyle stress and increased amount of consumption of foods without keeping age in mind has put a fot of people inthe high-risk sroup Dr Lakshmi Lavanya Alapati, endocrinologist at Global Hospitals ” sai, “Pood discipline alongwith food knowledge is, very important. The best change can be brought about by understanding the risk fc tors. and then working towards contelling them, But most people are ve reluctant to” follow the changos. It is a persistent and Ifelong _ struggle against diabetes and those ‘Who have controled it have lived their ie well.” Choosing a smaller plate while eating, smaller por tions and dividing the ‘three big meals into six small ones can help.