The theme is all about awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network of those affected, and promoting the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and education of diabetes. Families are urged to learn more about the warning signs of diabetes and find out their risk of type 2 diabetes. Research conducted by the International Diabetes Federation in 2018 discovered that parents would struggle to spot this serious life-long condition in their own children. Despite the majority of people surveyed having a family member with diabetes, an alarming four-in-five parents would have trouble recognising the warning signs. One-in-three wouldn’t spot them at all. Some people with diabetes may wish they could be less aware of their diabetes. However, in a busy world, diabetes awareness is key. If we want the medical establishment and national government to put all their efforts behind finding a cure, then we need to raise our voices, raise our profile and raise awareness of this annoying and often unpleasant condition, not to mention that it could also become fatal if not managed and attended to properly.  What medical breakthroughs have happened? Insulin was discovered not even a 100 years ago, but since then there have been no major breakthroughs in the treatment of Type 1 diabetes, and the numbers diagnosed have been growing quietly but steadily. Meanwhile the diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes has turned out be the ‘headline grabber’ with statements made that drew tremendous attention, that the NHS is not able to treat people who seem to have just a weight problem. Why is it important to raise awareness? If they have Type 2 diabetes, chances are that it’s more or less impossible to lose weight. The medications alone help you gain or at least maintain weight. Therefore, it is clear that there’s a lot of misunderstanding out there. It’s only by raising awareness that we can help everyone else to understand this rapidly spreading condition that a large number of the world population is living with. What is diabeted awareness? For some people diabetes awareness may be about the prevention of the onset of the condition. Healthy eating and more active lifestyles can ward off type 2 diabetes induced by being overweight. Learning to love food in a way that does not compromise your health, or your taste buds! Sharing knowledge can help too For other people talking and sharing knowledge will bring them support and let them lose any sense of being different.  It is challenging for sure, but life with diabetes doesn’t have to be all that bad. Keep sharing what you know so that others learn and are able to keep themselves safe as well. Start a conversation about diabetes By talking about diabetes and the effect is has on our lives, we help keep healthcare administrators and politicians focused on the job of providing us with the care and information we need to successfully live with our diagnosis. Ways to prevent diabetes Lose extra weight.Moving toward a healthy weight helps control blood Your doctor, a dietitian, and a fitness trainer can get you started on a plan that will work for you. Check your blood sugar level at least twice a day.Is it in the range advised by your doctor? Also, write it down so you can track your progress and note how food and activity affect your levels. Get A1cblood tests to find out your average blood sugar for the past 2 to 3 months. Most people with type 2 diabetes should aim for an A1c of 7% or lower. Ask your doctor how often you need to get an A1c test. Track your carbohydrates.Know how many carbs you’re eating and how often you have them. Managing your carbs can help keep your blood sugar under control. Choose high-fiber carbs, such as green vegetables, fruit, beans, and whole grains. Control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.Diabetes makes heart disease more likely, so keep a close eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol. Talk with your doctor about keeping your cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure in check. Take medications as prescribed. by taking a 10-minute walk after every meal. Include strength training and stretching on some days, too. Catch some snooze please.When you’re sleep-deprived, you tend to eat more, and you can put on weight, which leads to health problems. People with diabetes who get enough sleep often have healthier eating habits and improved blood sugar levels. Manage stress.Stress and diabetes don’t mix. Excess stress can elevate blood sugar levels. But you can find relief by sitting quietly for 15 minutes, meditating, or practicing yoga. See your doctor.Get a complete checkup at least once a year, though you may talk to your doctor more often. At your annual physical, make sure you get a dilated eye exam, blood pressure check, foot exam, and screenings for other complications such as kidney damage, nerve damage, and heart disease. So now that you know what to do, this World Diabetes Awareness Day, spread the world and share what you know. You could actually be saving a life.

Losing weight does not have to be such an uphill climb, as much as we get to hear almost everywhere every day. All over the world both men and women struggle to lose weight and thanks to certain unhealthy lifestyle habits that we have picked up, children are now struggling to maintain a healthy weight too. With everybody trying to maintain the perfect body though, there has also been a major problem.   The temptation to lose weight fast, at whatever cost – sometimes even at the risk of your health and wellbeing. Just take a look around you or pick up a magazine. Everybody is talking about the latest diet on the block and how they were able to lose five kilos in two days. Crash diets and detoxes, medications and procedures to lose weight have become a norm of the society today and nobody seems to be asking one very important question; How to lose weight healthy? There are loads of easy ways to lose weight that might work great in the short term, but realistically if you want to keep looking fit, you need something that you can sustain and that means, something healthy. Here are a few tips from us about how you can look good and feel good too. First, here’s what you need to know about healthy weight loss It’s not going to happen overnight, or in a week or two for that matter. You can look up ways on how to lose weight fast, but then you also need to know that if this includes a strict diet that forces you to drastically cut down your food intake, you may not be able to keep it going. Real weight loss is a process and it takes time, but it really, really works in the long run. It needs discipline and commitment. Nobody ever lost weight by allowing themselves to have two cheat days a week for just one week’s worth of clean eating. Stay disciplined and stay committed, even if the results may not be visible in the first few months. Your priority has to be to stay healthy. Not to reduce your size from an eight to a zero. What your goal ultimately has to be is to improve your fitness and health through losing weight. Respect and listen to your body. People’s bodies have very different biology. Some people lose weight fast others, not so much. Pushing your body to match the weight loss results of somebody else is impractical and downright unhealthy. Respect your body and listen to it. Own your body and be comfortable in your skin. Only then can you work to better your health. What can you do to lose weight the healthy way then? There are loads of ways really, if you are willing to see the whole process through. The best part is that no matter what your body type is or how your metabolism works, there is always a way to stay fit for everybody. These weight loss tips will help you get on the right track and make this year your healthiest one yet. Change your eating habits The best place to start from is your plate of food. What you choose to put in your body, is what makes you, you. Basically, you are what you eat. Therefore, eat well, eat healthy and eat wisely. Cutting out refined sugars, oil, junk food, alcohol and tobacco out of your life is a great way to get started. This is pretty much the most sustainable and best weight loss diet secret that there ever has been. You do not need to starve yourself. You do not need to restrict the types of food that you eat. Simply remove the unhealthy choices that you make. For best results, take it easy. Add in fresh fruits, vegetables, food items high in Omega 3, antioxidants and the likes to your diet.  Don’t suddenly go on salads today. Train your body to eat good, healthy food that are high in nutrients in place of processed food.     Start working out as practically as possible Don’t commit to something that you cannot keep up with. If you have to travel an extra five kilometres out of your way to get to a gym, chances are you will get drained soon. If you have a hectic schedule and want to try and squeeze in an hour to travel to a gym, you will drop the gymming fast. Basically choose a method that will work for you. Find a gym close to where you work or live. If you have a really unpredictable and busy schedule try and set up a home gym with the essential gear so you can work out whenever the time allows. But start working out. The more you work out the more you will feel fit and it definitely helps you lose that weight the healthy way. Work out to suit your body If you are really in it to win it and you have made up your mind that you are going to find out a way to lose weight fast, find what suits your body. For this you will need the help of a professional. You can get the guidance of a dietician or nutritionist when it comes to your food plans and how you can avoid any deficiencies. On the other hand you need a solid gym or fitness instructor who can understand your requirements and customise a plan for you that will suit your body type. Rather than doing generic workouts, you can gain better results, if the routine you are in targets the right areas of your body in the right ways. Learn about your body and help yourself If you think about it, the majority of fitness enthusiasts and people who follow a healthy lifestyle have also gone on to study about fitness. Why? Because it helps them know their bodies better and therefore, helps them to always stay fit without plateauing. You don’t need to invest a large amount of time and money for this either. There are many good accredited programs that can be studied online at your leisure that you can take. Not only will these help you look after yourself better, they will also help you help others be it as a personal favour or a career choice in the future