Diabetes
How I managed diabetes in spite of being genetically prone
I am from Chennai and was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 38. Being born to parents who were both diabetic, I knew I would be prone to the same. However, because of my fast-paced lifestyle, I never took proper care of my health for a long time – eventually causing my diabetes to spiral out of control (even though I was on medicines). I also had to undergo bypass surgery at the age of 48 due to my diabetes – and this incident forced me to rethink about my health and take it more seriously.
I realised that I cannot manage my diabetes in the long run with just medicines, as I also was incurring heavy expenses every month. At this juncture, one of my friends from the Holistic Wellness Club suggested me to follow the 4 pillars of health, namely exercise, proper nutrition, good sleep, and a positive mindset. Though I was following a reasonable exercise pattern to keep my sugar levels under control, the introduction of good nutrition and the right food patterns enabled me to understand my body better. The result? I could manage my diabetes and sugar levels for more than two years now.
I was able to reduce my weight and waist size too in this process. I am now confident that I can manage and live a healthy lifestyle with my diabetes and even become non-diabetic soon.
Diabetes
-Anupama, Teacher/Bangalore
No conventional medication could offer a long-term solution for the acidity, severe indigestion, and irritable bowel syndrome I had been suffering from for almost a decade. Even my regular diet was often causing issues. Being a working woman, I could not always prepare wholesome and nutritious food for myself. Whatever food I took seemed inadequate as I used to feel tired after a long day at the office and managing my home.
Around that time, one of my well-wishers introduced me to natural supplements that could help me overcome my digestion issues. I have been taking them regularly and have found great relief. Thanks to the wonderful community at HWC for guiding and helping me understand the value of a healthy lifestyle. This sure has become a blessing in my life.
Today, in spite of spending nearly three hours daily in travel, I do not feel as fatigued. Thanks to the addition of nutritional supplements to my diet, I run my life in a healthy and effective way.