World Diabetes Day: Promoting “Wellness” to Prevent, Control and Manage Diabetes-Dr Rohit Aggarwal
Dr Rohit Aggarwal/ royalpatiala.in News/ November 14,2025
World Diabetes Day is observed every year on 14th November to raise global awareness about diabetes, its growing impact on health, and ways to prevent and manage it effectively. The theme for this year is “Wellness”, emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and holistic well-being for preventing diabetes and improving the quality of life of those living with it.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes (Mellitus) is a metabolic disorder in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, resulting in high blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, stroke, and foot ulcers, but timely prevention and management can significantly reduce risks.
Major Causes and Risk Factors
Sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity
Unhealthy diet high in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fats
Obesity and overweight
Family history / genetic factors
Stress and inadequate sleep
Smoking and alcohol consumption
Age above 40 years (risk increases but now rising in younger adults too)
Prevention of Diabetes – Wellness Approach
Adopt a healthy and balanced diet including whole grains, green vegetables, fruits, nuts and lean proteins.
Regular exercise – at least 30 minutes daily (walking, cycling, yoga, etc.)
Maintain a healthy body weight
Avoid smoking, tobacco and limit alcohol intake
Regular screening of blood sugar, especially for high-risk individuals
Manage stress and ensure 7–8 hours of sleep
Follow preventive health check-ups and lifestyle counselling
Treatment Goals for People with Diabetes
Fasting Blood Glucose: 80–130 mg/dl
Post-Meal (2 hours) Blood Glucose: < 180 mg/dl
HbA1c Goal: 7% or individualized as per physician’s advice
Blood Pressure Target: < 130/80 mmHg
LDL Cholesterol: < 100 mg/dl (or lower in heart risk patients)
Regular medication / insulin as advised
Diet + Exercise + Medication = Best Control
Message of Wellness
Diabetes is preventable, controllable and manageable
Early diagnosis and continuous care improve health and quality of life
A healthy lifestyle is the strongest tool against diabetes
Let us build a society where every family is aware, active and responsible for prevention
On this World Diabetes Day, let us pledge—
“Health is the real wealth. Choose Wellness, Prevent Diabetes.”
Note: The views expressed bt the author Dr. Rohit Aggarwal are personal. He is an Endocrinologist based in Patiala, who can be consulted by appointment at his own hospital, the Aggarwal Health Care Centre. He completed his MBBS in 1997 and followed it up with an MD in Medicine. In addition, he also has the postdoctoral, superspeciality DM qualification in Endocrinology, which he obtained in 2006 from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
