Sedentary Lifestyle Pushes Up Diabetes Cases
Diabetes has become widespread as people are living longer and eating better. And, they are paying the price for neglecting the essentials of life such as physical activity and exercise, says Dr Lawrence S Philips, a wellknown endocrinologist at the Emory University School of Medicine and ACTSI investigator. A sedentary lifestyle is the key factor that has contributed to the rise in the number of diabetic patients in the country. People affected by diabetes are vulnerable to heart disease, apart from problems in the eye, foot and kidneys, he said. Read More...