Ways to control sugar

Sugar, which is called diabetes in the medical language, is the name of the condition arising from the presence of more than a certain amount of glucose in the blood. It can be counted among the diseases affecting millions of people. It is an age-related and potentially fatal disease. 

The key to diabetes treatment is monitoring blood glucose levels within a certain range. This quantitative level, called blood sugar level, can be monitored with laboratory tests or with a device called a blood sugar level monitor.

The cause of excess glucose in the blood is the lack of a hormone called insulin, which is made by the pancreas. Due to the lack of insulin, the glucose in the blood cannot reach the cells.

 This causes a double damage that on one hand the cells do not get the fuel needed for energy and on the other hand the quantitative level of glucose in the blood continues to increase.

Dietary habits, quantitative monitoring of blood glucose levels and light exercise are important factors in the treatment of diabetes.

Number of diabetic patients

According to the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of registered patients of diabetes in the world is more than 30 million, while in Pakistan, it is more than 70 million. About 49 million people die of diabetes and its related diseases in the world every year. They are victims.

Symptoms of diabetes

Frequent urination - Feeling more thirsty than usual - Rapid weight loss - Feeling weak and hungry - Irritable mood - Blurred vision - Wounds or bruises that do not heal quickly - Numbness in the feet Ants are running) etc. 

Remember! The presence of one or some of these symptoms does not mean that you are a diabetic, but you should immediately consult a doctor and get a checkup.

The apparent cause of diabetes

An increase in the amount of sugar in the blood and a decrease in the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas (Pancreas) is the apparent cause of diabetes.

If you or a loved one is suffering from diabetes, the following measures to treat it can help in preventing the harmful effects of this disease:

Lose your excess weight

Losing 5 to 10 percent of your weight in overweight people is an effective diabetes management strategy. You should consult your doctor and take the guidance of a dietitian (nutritionist) to reduce your weight.

 Eat a balanced diet

A balanced diet is a diet that provides the body with all the nutrients, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and essential vitamins and minerals, in a specific ratio. In choosing a balanced diet in the treatment of diabetes, it should include carbohydrates called complex carbohydrates. These are starchy foods that are high in fiber, such as whole wheat flour.

Avoiding fats from animal sources and processed foods

A major obstacle in the treatment of diabetes is the consumption of commercial foods containing fats from animal sources such as desi ghee, butter and banaspati ghee, and common fried items such as samosas, burgers, etc. Similarly, the use of canned foods also hinders the treatment of diabetes.

Benefits of Barley

According to recent research, the use of barley has been found to be very useful in the treatment of diabetes. The fiber in it has the effects of suppressing appetite and lowering blood glucose levels. Researchers say that consumption of barley also reduces the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases.

Use of slowly digestible starches

This type of starch is found in natural foods such as bananas, potatoes, whole grains and beans. The reason for its effectiveness in the treatment of diabetes is that it cannot be digested in the small intestine.

Use of dry fruits

The use of dry fruits is also useful for the treatment of diabetes. The fat in dry muon is unsaturated, so it doesn't clog arteries, and it contains a variety of proteins and minerals that help reduce cholesterol, inflammation, and insulin resistance in anyone's body. 

According to a study, adding 50 grams of almonds, cashews, walnuts or pistachios to your daily diet is beneficial for treating diabetes.

Uses of ginger

According to a recent study, ginger can be useful in the treatment of diabetes because it helps glucose reach the muscle cells and thus acts as a substitute for insulin.

 Use of cinnamon

Preliminary results of an ongoing study at the University of California Health Sciences show that cinnamaldehyde, a chemical compound in cinnamon, increases the release and effects of insulin. This is the reason why using cinnamon to treat diabetes is beneficial.

Eat breakfast like the Nawabs

If breakfast consists of high-calorie foods and is eaten on a full stomach, and dinner consists of light foods, it proves to be an excellent recipe for treating diabetes.

 Adopt a regular diet

Establishing the eating habits under a certain system is very helpful in the treatment of diabetes. The best strategy in this regard would be to eat six small meals throughout the day instead of three large meals a day.

 Make exercise a must

Light exercise is also prescribed as an elixir to treat diabetes. For this, walking for 30 minutes daily has the best results.

Avoid these things

Bakery items, sweet items like syrups, canned fruits, sugarcane, cold drinks, puddings, sugar (sugar), ice cream, sweet potatoes, figs, jaggery etc.

Use in small amounts as needed

Rice, Canoe, Mosambi, Malta, Chicken, Egg, Potato, Besan, Mango (small), Fried items, Peas, Beetroot, Turnip, Carrot, Guava, Bread, Pulses, Falsa, Jamon, Cheko, Lean meat, Edible oil and ghee, cheese, sherifa, bhuta, margarine butter, banana, porridge, peach, potato, papaya, apricot, watermelon, non-dairy milk, noodles, fish, apple, melon, etc.

Useful foods

Kale, Arvi, Pumpkin, Salad, Zucchini, Green Chilli, Radish, Okra, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Green and Dry Onion, Cucumber, Cucumber, Lemon etc.

 Pay attention

Diabetic patients usually also get blood pressure disease, so before using the mentioned items, you must consult the doctor because some foods are useful for diabetes and harmful for blood pressure patients.