The incidence of diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is increasing. There are many factors that cause diabetes. Unhealthy diet and harmful habits are among the factors that increase the risk of diabetes. Diabetics need to keep their blood sugar levels stable. High blood sugar can cause major problems.
One way to keep blood sugar balanced is through what you eat. Many health experts advocate eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy carbohydrates, and recommend cutting back on things like sugar and processed meats.
KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE DOCTOR
The popular saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may apply to diabetes. That’s because a study published in the journal Nutrients in 2019 showed that eating an apple 30 minutes before eating white rice reduces blood sugar levels by about half. As part of the study, 18 young women consumed test meals in random order on 14 separate mornings.
YOU NEED TO EAT BEFORE EATING
It is thought that the most effective in lowering blood sugar is apples consumed before a meal. “In this study, we halved the post-meal glycemic trip of a rice meal with an apple preload consumed 30 minutes before a meal. As a fruit, the apple is particularly suitable for use as a front-load food because it is well accepted, easy to carry, available worldwide all year round. and can be consumed as a refreshing food between meals or as a component of salad appetizers.
“In conclusion, this study found that, compared with rice control, apple preload of 15 grams of available carbohydrates significantly reduced acute postprandial glycemic responses without adverse effects on satiety. The sugar component may partially explain the glycemic suppressive effect of apple preloading.”
REDUCES THE RISK OF CANCER AND HEART DISEASE
A meta-analysis of existing articles published in the Nutrition Journal in 2004 said: “Among the articles reviewed, apples were most consistently associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, asthma and type 2 diabetes compared to other fruits and vegetables.
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES
- feeling very thirsty
- Urinating more often than usual, especially at night
- feeling very tired
- Weight loss and loss of muscle mass
- Itching or frequent episodes of thrush around the penis or vagina
- Slow-healing cuts or sores
- blurred vision