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Diabetes Carbohydrates

7:09 AM |

Diabetes diet:  Digestible carbohydrates



Fast (simple) carbohydrates: this form is not recommended.
Also called 'fast sugars'.They are found in grape sugar, (white, brown, flower) sugar, honey, syrups, sweetened drinks and dishes, sweets, sweets ...
They are quickly converted to glucose and rapidly increase blood sugar with high sugar values ​​as a result.

Slow (multiple) carbohydrates: this form is preferred.
Milk products and fruit contain indispensable vitamins and minerals. But they also contain carbohydrates: lactose (milk sugar) and fructose (fruit sugar). Both are fast (simple) carbohydrates. However, we can’t simply delete them in our food.

How many carbohydrates you need and how you spread them best over the day depends on you.
1        1.       Age
2        2.       medication
3        3.       lifestyle (movement)
4        4.       body weight
It is therefore very important to know the carbohydrate sources and to know what effect they have on your body.





Non-digestible carbohydrates or dietary fiber
   Use non-digestible carbohydrates or dietary fiber in your diet regularly. Why?

1        1.       Fibers play an important role in food.
2        2.       They provide a better satiety and a good intestinal transit.
3        3.       They delay the absorption of sugar and thus result in a delayed blood sugar rise.
4       4.       They are mainly found in vegetable products, such as brown bread, wholegrain cereals, brown rice, legumes, vegetables and fruit.


Fats
People with diabetes are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease. The fat composition of the diet is therefore very important.

1          1.       Unsaturatedfatty acids (eg in oily fish, oils, lubricating and cooking fats and nuts).
Saturated fatty acids (such as in meat, whole milk products, butter and cheese) and trans fatty acids (eg in fast food, biscuits, fried snacks, some margarines).
2.     Unsaturatedfatty acids have a beneficial effect on the blood fats. They are mainly saturated fats and trans fatty acids that have an unfavorable influence on our cholesterol and fats in the blood.




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Diabetes and alcohol

6:37 AM |

Diabetes and alcohol: tips for drinking

Enjoying a glass of wine, fruity margarita or icy pint of beer requires a bit of thinking ahead if you have diabetes. Before you enjoy, make sure you have a tasty appetizer or healthy salad to go with your drink. And talk to your doctor about drinking alcohol. The answer to the question whether or not you are allowed depends on your specific circumstances.

How does alcohol affect blood sugar levels?

The way in which alcohol affects your blood sugar level comes down to whether you have eaten and how much and how often you drink. A standard drink contains 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol. This means that a 12 ounce beer (about 5% alcohol) is equivalent to a 5 ounce glass your average table wine (about 12% alcohol) or a shot of liquor such as vodka. Here is all about how much and how often:

1.       When you occasionally have a drink with food, alcohol generally has little effect on your blood sugar level. This is the safest way to enjoy alcohol.
2.       When you occasionally have a drink without food, alcohol can cause your blood sugar levels to drop to a dangerously low level. You should never drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
3.       If you are a regular drinker (3-4 glasses a day), alcohol does not increase your blood sugar level from what you eat. If this describes you, consider talking to your doctor about ways to reduce or stop your alcohol use.



Can you drink alcohol with diabetes?
If you are okay from your doctor, here are some tips to drink by:

1.       Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
2.       Alcohol always drinks with a meal or food.
3.    Always test your blood sugar before you drink. If it is low, you should not drink. Eat something to raise your blood sugar level before having an alcoholic beverage.
4.       If you have not had alcohol, always check your blood sugar before you go to bed. If it is low, you should eat something before you go to sleep. This will help you during the night to avoid dangerously low blood sugar levels.
5.       Be aware that the symptoms of low blood sugar are very much the same as those of drunkenness. You have to make sure that someone with you knows that you have diabetes and can help you. It is also a good idea to have some kind of medical identification jewelry, such as a bracelet or necklace that says you wear diabetes.
6.       Do not drink alcohol before, during or immediately after exercise or physical activity.
7.       Remember that alcoholic beverages are empty calories, delivering extra calories with little or no nutritional value. If you want to drink alcohol, ask your health care provider for help working alcohol in your meal plan.
8.       Limit the amount you drink a drink per day for women and two glasses a day for men.
9.       Enjoy your drink to last.
10.   If you have a mixed drink, choose mixers that are calorie-free, such as club sodas or light sodas. Avoid fruit juices and sweet syrups.

What are the risks?

Drinking alcohol always carries risks. The risks are even greater if you have diabetes. Take these risks into account when you think about drinking alcohol:

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious disease that can lead to coma and death. Drinking heavily,especially with no food or when it leads to vomiting, can cause DKA.

Heart disease can worsen if you drink more than the recommended amount per day.

-      Peripheral neuropathy and nerve damage are more common in people who drink more than the recommended amount per day.

-      Diabetic eye disease is more likely to develop if you are a moderate to heavy drinker.


-      Medication interactions are a concern with alcohol. Talk to your doctor about all your medicines for drinking alcohol.

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Prevent Diabetes

5:34 AM |


5 tips to prevent diabetes type 2





1.       Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. Little exercise is often part of an unhealthy lifestyle, with an unhealthy diet, obesity and a lot of stress. An unhealthy lifestyle increases the risk of developing diabetes 2.
2.       Exercise helps to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Overweight is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
3.       Prevention 7 Movement helps the body to remain sensitive to insulin. Insulin ensures that glucose from the food is absorbed by the tissues. Every time you eat, the blood glucose level rises and the body makes this hormone. Thanks to insulin, the blood glucose level drops to a value between 4 and 7 in healthy people within two hours. But people with type 2 diabetes are no longer sensitive to insulin. This keeps the value high, with all the consequences. Research shows that one day of non-exercise has a negative effect on insulin sensitivity. This eventually leads to type 2 diabetes.





4.       You consume energy by moving. This ensures that the cells absorb the glucose better.Among other things, the muscles are put to work with movement. They absorb a lot of glucose from the blood: about eighty percent. In short: the more muscle you have, the better the body can process the glucose.

5.       Exercise has a beneficial effect on the immune system. The immune system not only plays a role in bacterial or viral infections, but also in chronic diseases such as diabetes. As long as you are not extremely intensive and long-term sport, movement promotes your natural defenses.

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