1) What foods should diabetic patients avoid ?

• Diabetic patients should completely avoid sugar, jaggery, saccharin, honey, and all sugarcane-based products.
• They should also limit the intake of high-carb foods like rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and bread.

2) What foods can diabetic patients eat freely ?

• They can freely consume milk, curd, buttermilk, green vegetables, salads, legumes, wheat, and millet.
• Fatty foods like ghee, oil, butter, cheese, and cream should be consumed in minimal amounts.

3) What kind of physical activity is recommended for diabetes management?

• Regular walking (1 to 5 km) in fresh air and greenery after sunrise or before sunset is beneficial.
  
• Walking should be at a pace that causes mild sweating and breathlessness.
• Yoga, pranayama, and other physical exercises should be practiced daily.

4) How can diabetic patients improve their mental well-being ?

• Practicing meditation for 20 to 30 minutes daily helps in controlling thoughts.
• Keeping a calm, cheerful, and positive mindset is essential for managing stress.

5) How should diabetic patients improve their social behavior ?

• They should develop positive interactions with family, friends, and colleagues.
• Cultivating a habit of forgiving and letting go can lead to a stress-free and healthy life.