Don’t Fall Prey to ‘Desi Diabetes’: Three Things You *Need* to Know About Diabetes in South Asian Women
Hey there, have you ever heard of the term “Desi Diabetes”? It’s a term that’s been thrown around a lot in the South Asian community, and it’s referring to the fact that diabetes is unfortunately becoming pretty normalized in our community.
Recently, my grandmother was diagnosed with diabetes and it got me thinking about how common this disease is among South Asian women. According to the American Diabetes Association, South Asians are at a higher risk of developing diabetes compared to other ethnic groups. This is due to a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, such as high rates of obesity, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy diets.
But, here’s the thing — diabetes is not something that we should just accept as normal. It’s a serious condition that can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage. That’s why it’s important for us as South Asian women to educate ourselves and take control of our health.
As a recap, here are 3 things you should know about diabetes for South Asian women:
- South Asian women are at a higher risk of developing diabetes compared to other ethnic groups.
- Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent diabetes.
- Diabetes can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage. It’s important to detect and treat it early on.
At Brown Women Health, we want to raise awareness about diabetes in the South Asian community and empower women to take control of their health. We have resources and information available on our social media pages and podcast that can help you understand and prevent diabetes.
So, don’t just brush off diabetes as something that’s “normal” in the Desi community. Let’s take control of our health and make sure we’re taking care of ourselves. Don’t wait, start educating yourself about diabetes today!
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