November 14, World Diabetes Day, provides an opportunity to raise awareness on the metabolic disorder as a global public health issue. The focus of the campaign in 2023 is on delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes and diabetes related complications, with the slogan being “Know your risk, Know your response.”
So, do you know your risk in terms of what you’re consuming?
'Cheap calories' from processed foods is one of the drivers of an Indian #diabetes epidemic among children in #India with a 2021 study finding that 12.3% of Indian children (10-19 years) were found to be either diabetic or pre-diabetic. The disease cuts across socio-economic boundaries with the easy availability of junk foods. Teaching children to stay away from unhealthy foods is not possible without #warninglabels. #WorldDiabetesDay #FoodLabelSavesLives
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Foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) increase the risk of diabetes. Front of pack labelling on packaged food products aid in identifying HFSS foods.
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According to the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, one in six people with diabetes in the world are in India and according to the 2019 census, 1.6 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes.
With more than 77 million people being diabetic in India, it is imperative that we have front of pack warning labels to help consumers make informed decisions.
People with or at risk of diabetes need access to healthy food choices. The food labels should clearly indicate the presence and levels of sugars and other such ingredients.
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Millions of people with diabetes around the world do not have access to #diabetes care and they require ongoing care and support to manage their condition and avoid complications. On this #WorldDiabetesDay, we demand access to diabetes care.
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