Summary:
The diabetologists— Banshi Saboo, Sanjeev Phatak, and Dharmendra Panchal, claimed that by following a strict diet and regular exercise, patients can achieve glycemic range (HbA1c) which is at par with non-diabetic persons. "We prescribe a strict diet in which rich sources of carbohydrates like wheat and rice is replaced with rich sources of protein. Apart from this, patients will have to exercise daily for a minimum of one hour in order to burn at least 600 calories. Phatak said: "A strict diet combined with regular exercise and medications over a period of 12 weeks can produce fantastic results. The doctor clarified that following the strict diet and regular exercise at times become difficult for patients having a lack of will power..