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.