World Diabetes Day was celebrated on November 14^th, 2018 all over the globe. The theme for World Diabetes Day this year is ‘The Family and Diabetes’ which is declared on the official website of the International Diabetes Federation.

425 million Diabetic Patients

As per the information available on the website, currently 425 million people across the world suffer from diabetes. Most of the cases are that of type 2 diabetes. But the worst part is that every second person who suffers from diabetes remain undiagnosed. The good thing is that the condition in most cases is curable.

Healthy lifestyle to tackle the condition

Under IDF guidelines, it is stated that healthy diet should be maintained to reduce the risks of developing the condition and it is necessary to instill healthy eating and living habits in all the family members to tackle the disease.

Type 2 diabetes is most common

Most of cases are of type 2 diabetes. When diabetes is diagnosed early, it can be treated well in order to get positive outcomes. There are some foods that can keep the sugar levels under control. Some of them are nuts and nutritious seeds that have become popular to be consumed as snacks. Since nuts and seeds are rich in fiber as well as proteins, they are perfect for diabetics.