Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial disease that is characterised by having a higher than normal level of sugar in the blood. It is of two types: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or

Type II diabetes happens due to changes in the metabolic functions of the body. However, it is fueled by a faulty lifestyle and mental and emotional stress

The NIDDM is a manifestation of various changes like various illness, toxic load, faulty life style and higher levels of mental & emotional stress.

A  lot of people who develop type II diabetes inherit it as a tendency from their parents however, many do not manifest it. The following unhealthy lifestyle practices act as a trigger:

• Eating too much food at irregular times,
• Eating large amounts of foods with a high glycemic index.
• Having a large quantity of alcoholic beverages and smoking,
•  Having a very stressful life
• A lack of physical activities

What is a high glycemic index?

Food items that release higher amounts of sugar in the blood are called high-glycemic index foods. Such as potatoes, rice, atta and maida-based foods, sweets, sweet drinks, most of the fruits, alcoholic beverages, etc., to name a few.

What are the types of foods that have a low glycemic index?

Foods that are rich in insoluble dietary fibres, such as vegetables that are grown above the ground, whole grain bread, raagi, oatmeal, millets, yogurt, eggs, meat, fish, etc., to name a few.