Scientific evidence shows that diets heavy with ultra-processed food and beverages or high in sugar, fat, and salt are risky and can lead to diabetes.
Status of diabetes in India |
According to the study conducted by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Union Health Ministry,
|
Factors |
Type-1 (Insulin dependent diabetes) |
Type-2 (Non-insulin dependent diabetes) |
Prevalence |
10-20% |
80-90% |
Age of onset |
Juvenile onset (Less than 20 years) |
Maturity onset (Greater than 30 years) |
Body weight |
Normal or underweight |
Obese |
Defect |
Insulin deficiency due to destruction of β-cells |
Target cells do respond to insulin |
Treatment |
Insulin administration is necessary |
Can be controlled by diet, exercise and medicine. |
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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