Ways to lead a long and healthy life with type 2 diabetes

With about 67 million in India currently diagnosed with the disease, diabetes is the fastest-growing disease in India.

- Neha Ghosh

The two most common types of diabetes are type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in children and type 2 diabetes mostly occurs in older adults. In fact, older adults have higher chances of developing this disease than any other age group. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 25% of people aged above 60 have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes that accounts for about 90% of all diabetes cases, according to the International Diabetes Federation. But the good news is that implementing certain lifestyle changes can help you manage type 2 diabetes and lead a long and healthy life. Here are some tips to help you manage type 2 diabetes.