The Sugar diaries- the road ahead
Mr.R. is a jolly guy with a love of all things delicious and sweet. Of medium build, he considers his health as generally good. He drinks moderately, except on special occasions like weddings. He has been feeling tired and low for some time (maybe due to work stress). He has had dry and itchy skin lately (probably because of all the pollution in the city). He feels hungrier and thirstier (maybe because he is working so hard). He sometimes feels numbness in his leg (maybe because of sitting at a desk for too long...or maybe a bout of outdoor work). Recently, his eye has been giving him trouble. He vowed to reduce his screen exposure. He visits the doctor and after some tests, is diagnosed with diabetes aka high blood sugar. Very unsettling. Regrettably, this narrative involves active people in their 30s and 40s rather than elderly, retired people. Young adults are increasingly falling prey to a host of metabolic disorders. The risk factors include not only stress and ch...