Lifestyle Diseases — Diabetes, Obesity & Hypertension Explained

Lifestyle diseases are increasing rapidly due to sedentary habits, unhealthy diets, stress, and poor sleep. Conditions like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension are now seen even in young adults. 1. What Are Lifestyle Diseases?

They result from long-term unhealthy habits and include:

• Type 2 diabetes

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Obesity

• Fatty liver disease

• Thyroid disorders
  

2. Early Warning Signs

Diabetes:  frequent urination, increased thirst, slow wound healing, fatigue Hypertension:  headaches, dizziness, chest heaviness, vision changes Obesity:  increasing waist size, breathlessness on exertion, sleep disturbances

3. Why Younger Adults Are at Risk

• Long working hours and minimal physical activity

• High intake of processed foods and sugar

• Stress and inadequate sleep

• Excessive screen time
  

4. Essential Screening After 30

• Fasting blood sugar and HbA1c

• Lipid profile

• Liver and kidney function tests

• Thyroid profile

• Blood pressure and weight monitoring
  

5. Simple Preventive Steps

• Walk at least 30 minutes daily

• Limit refined carbohydrates and sugary foods

• Increase vegetables and whole grains

• Sleep 7–8 hours

• Reduce alcohol and quit smoking

• Manage stress through relaxation techniques
  

CentraCare’s CIDOM Approach

• Comprehensive metabolic screening

• Personalized diet and weight-management plans

• Diabetes education and monitoring

• Medication optimization
  

Conclusion

Lifestyle diseases are largely preventable. Early action and consistent care can protect vital organs and improve long-term health.