Mar 12, 2024, 11:47 AM IST

Diabetes: Toxic daily habits that lead to high blood sugar  

Jaisal Kaur

Here are some toxic habits that make you more vulnerable to diabetes.

If you are consuming excessive white flour, junk foods, refined carbs, carbonated drinks, sugar-rich processed foods, this can increase the risk of diabetes. 

Sitting continuously for long durations and not moving your body can cause a spike in blood sugar.

Food items such as maida and refined sugar can increase risk of obesity and diabetes. 

Smoking in the form of cigarettes, bidi, hookah or vaping can increase the chances of diabetes.

Excessive stress can increase your blood sugar levels and lead to diabetes.

Excess alcohol can damage the liver which can cause sugar imbalance in the body. 

People who skip breakfast are at greater risk of getting diabetes than those who eat daily.

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