Why does diabetes occur? Risk factors • Family history • Sedentary lifestyle • High-calorie diet • Sleep disturbances • Stress How to prevent diabetes? • Choose a diet high in fibre and low in carbohydrates • Avoid processed, junk, and fried foods • Exercise daily • Keep stress free • Get good quality sleep If you take a test and find that you have diabetes, it is best to immediately consult a diabetes doctor. Medications are provided only if it is necessary and most doctors would first guide you through the lifestyle changes that you can do. Watch Dr. K Baraneedharan of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best Diabetologists in Chennai break down the causes of diabetes and offer valuable insights on healthy lifestyle for diabetes.