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Published on :Jan 16, 2026
Diabetes is often called a “silent disease” because many people feel perfectly normal while high blood sugar is quietly causing damage inside the body. This is especially relevant in today’s fast-paced work culture, where health checks are often postponed.
Small daily habits — at work and beyond — can protect your long-term health.
Why Diabetes Is Called Silent
Many people assume that diabetes always causes obvious symptoms. The truth is, diabetes can remain completely silent for years, while affecting vital organs like:
- Eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels
- Early detection is the key to prevention.
Common Myths About Diabetes Symptoms
1. “If I feel fine, my sugars must be fine.”
Not true.
Blood sugar levels can stay high without causing any noticeable symptoms, even while complications are developing internally.
2. “Only older or overweight people get diabetes.”
Myth.
- Diabetes is increasingly seen in younger and even lean individuals.
- Type 1 diabetes, LADA, pancreatic DM and early Type 2 diabetes can affect younger individuals
3.”My vision is fine, so I don’t need an eye check.”
Not true.
Diabetic retinopathy can cause sudden or progressive, often irreversible vision loss, sometimes before any symptoms appear.
Annual eye screening is essential for all people with diabetes.
Diet & Lifestyle: What Really Matters
1. “Diabetes means no carbs or sweets ever.”
No.
It’s about moderation, not elimination.
Follow the balanced plate method:
- ½ plate: Vegetables
- ¼ plate: Protein
- ¼ plate: Whole grains
- Eat on time
- Avoid skipping meals — even during busy workdays
2. Honey, jaggery, or brown sugar are healthier.”
Myth.
They raise blood sugar just like white sugar.
Exercise & Well-being at the Workplace
1. “I sit all day — I don’t have time to exercise.”
Prolonged sitting increases insulin resistance.
- Move every 30 minutes, even briefly
- Take stairs
- Walk during phone calls
- Stretch between meetings
Target: At least 150 minutes of physical activity per week
Treatment-Related Myths
1. “My sugars are normal, so I can stop medicines.”
No.
Your sugars are normal because of the treatment. Never stop medication without medical advice.
2. “Once on insulin, it’s forever.”
Not always.
Insulin is simply the right treatment at the right time.
Understanding Complications
1. ” Foot ulcers happen only in severe diabetes.”
False.
Even a small shoe bite can become serious if nerve damage is present.
- Check feet daily
- Get screened for neuropathy
- Wear proper footwear
Quick Diabetes Care Tips (Easy to Follow)
- 1. Check blood sugars regularly — fasting, post-meal, and HbA1c
- 2. Walk daily — even 10 minutes after meals helps
- 3.Fill half your plate with vegetables
- 4. Eat slowly to reduce sugar spikes
- 5. Never skip breakfast
- 6. Drink enough water
- 7. Carry glucose tablets or Glucon-D for low sugars
- 8.Get eyes, kidneys, and feet checked once a year
- 9. Sleep 7–8 hours daily
- 10. Manage stress — deep breathing or yoga truly helps
Early detection saves organs
- Small daily habits make a big difference
- Diabetes care fits into work life — with awareness and planning
