Sonam Kapoor’s aunt Maheep Kapoor often dominates social media due to her glamorous and cool style. Maheep, who made her acting debut with ‘Bollywood Wives’, is suffering from a serious lifestyle related disease. During an interview, Maheep told that in the year 2022, Maheep came to know that he has Type 1 diabetes. Maheep told that once her sugar level was very high and she fell seriously ill. Due to which he was also admitted to the hospital.
Diabetes is such a dangerous disease that nowadays it is affecting even soldiers and children. It is also called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are not easily recognized, and if it is not treated timely, it can cause death.
Difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes occurs when insulin production in the body decreases. It is usually inherited from parents if either of them has type 1 diabetes. Apart from this, your diet and lifestyle can also affect it. According to the World Health Organization, the number of patients with type 1 diabetes in 2017 was more than 9 million, and most of these people lived in countries with better economic conditions. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes can appear rapidly, and it is treated with insulin shots.
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In contrast, in type 2 diabetes, insulin is not used properly, and symptoms may be mild and may go undetected. This disease prevents the body from using insulin properly and often occurs in adults, but nowadays it is also seen in children. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include thirst, fatigue, weight gain or loss. To manage it, it is necessary to have the right combination of proper diet, exercise, and medicines.
How can diabetes be controlled?
To prevent diabetes, the most important thing is to improve your lifestyle. Eat food at the right time, sleep properly, and do physical exercise regularly. Stay away from drugs and get yourself tested for diabetes regularly. Also try to reduce stress, because stress can also increase diabetes.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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