I have married 3 months ago and got to know that my husband has type 2 diabetes his age is 27. Please tell me what affects his health and what should I do to improve his health.

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lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. T2 diabetes has become a fairly often seen condition now a days. Following precautions need to be taken to keep a good health: 1) Take appropriate medicines to check the raised blood glucose levels (as suggested by his doctor. 2) Ideally fasting glucose should be < 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8. 3) Avoid sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries, bakery items and foods made of maida. 4) Should maintain near normal weight for his height and BMI should be < 23 kgs/M2. 5) Should exercise regularly for at least 1 hour a day. 6) Refrain from alcohol ad smoking. 7) Should consume a good deal of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits every day. (except banana, mango, chikkoo and grapes). 8) Do a regular check up of blood glucose levels. In other words should lead a modified lifestyle, that will help remain healthy and fit. Thanks.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Accepted Answer

lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. T2 diabetes has become a fairly often seen condition now a days. Following precautions need to be taken to keep a good health: 1) Take appropriate medicines to check the raised blood glucose levels (as suggested by his doctor. 2) Ideally fasting glucose should be < 100 mg, PP 150 to 160 mg & HbA1c% <6.8. 3) Avoid sweets, deep fried foods, junk foods, pastries, bakery items and foods made of maida. 4) Should maintain near normal weight for his height and BMI should be < 23 kgs/M2. 5) Should exercise regularly for at least 1 hour a day. 6) Refrain from alcohol ad smoking. 7) Should consume a good deal of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits every day. (except banana, mango, chikkoo and grapes). 8) Do a regular check up of blood glucose levels. In other words should lead a modified lifestyle, that will help remain healthy and fit. Thanks.