In a response to the triple-burden of pre-diabetes, diabetes and obesity, diabetologists in India are promoting a high-fibre diet for people with or at risk of diabetes.
It is believed that changing nutritional habits have contributed to the rise in obesity and diabetes with a lower intake of fibre and an excess consumption of calories, refined carbohydrates, saturated fats and sugar.
Dr Sreejith N Kumar suggests that awareness is the key and once people start following a better diet, the majority will make a conscious effort to increase their portion of fibre-rich foods like vegetables and fruit.
CAPTION: Dr Sreejith N Kumar
Besides Type 2 diabetes , a high fibre diet is helpful to those with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, and gastrointestinal disorder.