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According to a recent study, people working irregular or rotating shifts with usual night shifts were 44% more likely to have Type 2 diabetes. In addition, compared to day workers, all shift workers were more likely to have Type 2 diabetes, except for permanent night shift workers. WHO statistics indicate that the global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980, rising from 4.7% to 8.5% in the adult population. The majority of people with diabetes are affected by Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is typically brought on by poor eating habits, too much weight and too little exercise. In this condition, the cells can’t use blood sugar (glucose) efficiently for energy. This happens when the cells become insensitive to insulin and the blood sugar gradually gets too high.

Type 2 diabetes is also known as the silent killer. This is because, by the time people are diagnosed with the condition, the other health complications of diabetes may already be present.

• Here are some tips to manage Type 2 diabetes in young adults.
• Maintain a healthy weight by exercising every day and consuming a healthy diet.
• Get your blood glucose levels monitored at regular intervals.
• Do not consume refined sugar in any form as this can get absorbed into the blood stream more easily and cause further complications.
• Reduce stress through activities such as meditation and yoga.

— Courtesy Indian Medical Association