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Seven Sinful Sisters: Seven Smart Solutions to Stop Diabetes
Sanjay Kalra1, Kvs Hari Kumar2
1Dept of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|November 10, 2018
Summary
This article introduces the Seven Sinful Sisters and Smart Solutions (FIVE S) concept to combat diabetes. It identifies seven key risk factors and proposes seven practical, salutogenic solutions for prevention and management.
Area of Science:
- Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Management
- Salutogenesis and Health Promotion
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a significant global health challenge with multifactorial origins.
- Existing prevention strategies often focus on individual risk factors rather than a holistic approach.
- The salutogenic model emphasizes health promotion and resilience, offering an alternative perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe the Seven Sinful Sisters and Smart Solutions (FIVE S) concept.
- To identify seven major lifestyle-related contributory factors (Sinful Sisters) to diabetes.
- To propose seven actionable, salutogenic solutions (Smart Solutions) for diabetes prevention and management.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development based on identifying key diabetes risk factors.
- Categorization of risk factors into 'Seven Sinful Sisters': Sugar, Salt, Saturated fat, Spirits (alcohol), Sitting time (sedentary lifestyle), Steroids (and other drugs), and Stress.
- Development of corresponding 'Seven Smart Solutions': Self-restraint, Small portions, Spices (nutritional remedies), Slimnastics (aerobic exercise), high Spirit (positive attitude), Sleep/Siesta, and Sunday (stress management).
Main Results:
- The FIVE S concept provides a structured, memorable framework for understanding diabetes risk.
- Seven specific lifestyle factors are identified as 'Sinful Sisters' contributing to diabetes.
- Seven corresponding 'Smart Solutions' are proposed, focusing on self-management and positive lifestyle choices.
Conclusions:
- The FIVE S concept offers a novel, integrated approach to diabetes prevention and management.
- Addressing the 'Seven Sinful Sisters' through the 'Seven Smart Solutions' can empower individuals and communities.
- This salutogenic framework promotes a proactive and positive strategy for combating the diabetes epidemic.
Keywords:
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