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| Embrace Healthier Habits | | | A global study has revealed that over 13 per cent of heart failure cases among people living with diabetes in India could be linked to physical inactivity.
The findings, published in the Journal of Sport state that one in ten cases of macrovascular (large blood vessel) complications and retinopathy in people with diabetes is due to physical inactivity.
During the past few years, the diabetes has emerged as a big threat. Sedentary life styles, consuming junk food and paying no attention towards the risks involved in ignoring the tips that are important to remain healthy have made people vulnerable to risks that can put their lives at stake.
Eating habits have changed as people now prefer to eat outside food over the home cooked meals. The concept of eating out has become a new norm in our country and the people are paying a heavy price for it. The consequences are visible. Obesity rates are climbing, metabolic disorders are becoming common at younger ages, and lifestyle diseases are striking people in their thirties and forties. For individuals already diagnosed with diabetes, the combination of poor diet and physical inactivity accelerates complications. Heart failure, stroke, kidney damage, and vision loss are not inevitable outcomes of diabetes; they are often the result of neglecting preventive care.
India is already being regarded as the diabetes capital of the world. The growing burden of this non-communicable disease has, over the past decade, transformed from a medical concern into a public health crisis. What makes the situation more alarming is that a significant proportion of complications associated with diabetes are avoidable. Physical inactivity, a modifiable risk factor, is now clearly emerging as one of the principal contributors to heart failure and vascular damage among diabetic patients.
Rapid urbanisation, desk-bound jobs, dependence on motorised transport, and excessive screen time have collectively reduced daily physical movement. Children spend more hours on gadgets than in playgrounds, and adults often find little time for even basic exercise. The culture of walking to nearby destinations has largely disappeared in many urban centres.
The findings of the global study are a wake-up call. Physical inactivity is not just a lifestyle choice; it is a risk factor with life-threatening consequences. India’s battle against diabetes cannot be won through medication alone. It demands a cultural shift—back towards movement, balanced diets, and mindful living.
If over 13 per cent of heart failure cases among diabetics can be prevented simply by staying active, the path forward is clear. The choice is ours: remain sedentary and pay the price, or embrace healthier habits and reclaim control over our collective well-being. |
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