Diabetes

Diabetes also called silent killer. Problem of diabetes occurs  when your blood sugar is too high. Glucose is the main source of energy but body can’t take it directly . Hormone insulin secret by pancreas break the glucose of food into your cell so that body can use it. When the function of pancreas  affected and secrete less insulin breakdown of glucose affected  and body cell became unable take it. Then instead of reaching cell glucose remain in cell. Too much glucose cause health problem . Diabetes has no cure only you can manage it.

What is borderline diabetes or a touch of a sugar

It is when glucose is high but person is not diabetics or not serious case.

How diabetic problem develop

Insulin secret by pancreas

Diabetes

Diabetes also called silent killer. Problem of diabetes occurs  when your blood sugar is too high. Glucose is the main source of energy but body can’t take it directly . Hormone insulin secret by pancreas break the glucose of food into your cell so that body can use it. When the function of pancreas  affected and secrete less insulin breakdown of glucose affected  and body cell became unable take it. Then instead of reaching cell glucose remain in cell. Too much glucose cause health problem . Diabetes has no cure only you can manage it.

What is borderline diabetes or a touch of a sugar

It is when glucose is high but person is not diabetics or not serious case.

How diabetic problem develop

Insulin secret by pancreas breakdown the glucose from the food so that it became available to body. when pancreas became unable to make enough insulin to cover how much glucose they eat. For excess food body try to make extra insulin to process  the excess blood glucose, In the lack of insulin excess blood sugar start circulate in the blood, excess blood sugar continue to rise and causing damage.

Different type of diabetes

The most common type of diabetes type 1 type 2 and Gestational diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Body stop making insulin in type 1 diabetes. Cells that make insulin destroyed in pancreas by immune system .  People with TYPE 1 need to take insulin per day to stay alive.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is most common type of diabetes . It can develop at any age even during childhood. Body does not make insulin well in this diabetes.

Gestational diabetes

 Develop in women when they are pregnant. The chances of type 2 diabetes increase during this type.

Prediabetes

It is when your blood sugar level is 100-125 milligrams per deciliter ( mg/dl). They are at risk of type 2 diabetes.

What is normal range of blood sugar

Normal blood sugar is between 70 -99 mg/dl

Common reason of diabetes

Family history of diabetes 

Age 45 or above

Overweight

Inactive lifestyle

HDL (high density lipoprotein)  cholesterol  level lower than 40 mg/dl or 50 mg/dl.

High blood pressure

Type of problem diabetic people can face

Heart problem

Kidney problem

Stroke

Eye side issue

Nerve damage

Dental problem

Foot problem

Food to control Diabetes

Food plays major role in maintaining health and overall wellbeing .  Food choice matters a lot. Good food prevent from future complication. Food low in sugar and high in fiber is good for diabetic people.

Diet for diabetes

People with diabetes should make healthful choice of food or proper balance right portion of food

Key to balance diet according to American diabetes association is

Include fruits and vegetables

Eat less protein

Avoid trans fat

Cut the sugar ( added sugar)

Few  food for diabetes people are following

Leafy green vegetables

Leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach contains high starch digesting  enzyme and antioxidants. Leafy vegetables are pack of vitamin mineral. They minimize blood sugar levels. They absorb excess sugar so maintain normal range.

Whole grains

Brown rice , whole grain bread, quinoa , buckwheat, all these contain high amount of fiber . fiber is important for diabetes help to keep blood sugar level constant . fiber slowdown digestive process an absorption of nutrient.

Beans

Beans are good source of plat protein. Beans are low on GI scale that is why regulate blood sugar  than many other starchy food . kidney beans, black beans are contains good amount of iron potassium magnesium

Walnuts

Walnut is high in omega 3 fatty acid called alpha lipoic acid( ALA) which is good for health. Diabetes  people are also in high risk of heart disease so adding omega food in diet is necessary to prevent from heart disease and stroke.  Adding handful of walnut in morning salad can improve overall health.

Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are rich source of vitamin A , vitamin c, fiber, potassium.  Sweet potatoes have low GI. Sweet potatoes help in regulating blood sugar levels.

Food that diabetes people should avoid

One thing to keep in mind for food choice is GI level.  High GI food increase blood sugar level so you have to avoid high GI food.

High GI foods include

Popcorn ,pumpkin, white bread, puffed rice, potatoes

Melons and pineapple are two fruits that are high in GI so people with diabetes should avoid these fruits.

Avoid carbohydrate, trans fat, saturated fat

Avoid sugary drink, coffee and too salty food

Here are few best and worst choice to include or exclude in diet

Best choice of food

Brown rice, oat meals, quinoa , millet, baked white potatoes, fresh cooked or raw veggies, low sodium food, all fruits except melons and pineapple , plant based protein beans, nuts tofu, low fat yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, skim milk etc.

Worst choice food

Soda , beer, cola,  sugary drink, coffee , regular yogurt, milk, cream , ice cream, meat, fish, jam jelly, fruit juice with added sugar, food cooked in butter , white rice, white bread, fires .

Importance of walk and workout for diabetes

Walking

Walking Is very cheap and affordable way to lower down blood sugar level.  30 minute walk 5 day a week can work magically for people with prediabetes or diabetes.

Yoga

Yoga help to manage blood sugar cholesterol and weight.

Other exercise for diabetes

Cycling

Swimming

Dance

Aerobic

Weightlifting

Yoga

Game ( football badminton tennis etc)

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