Common mistakes that a diabetic patient does

Carbohydrates are the first macronutrient, which converts into glucose easily, and raises our blood sugar level as a threat.  

Not always true 

There are sources like plantain, sweet potato, beetroot, Pear etc. That can add more nutrients other than sugar. Avoiding these sources is not a good choice. Always play smartly and consume the entire course with proper diet management. Diabetes is a condition where hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia are both at risk, so management is necessary. 

TIPS: Choosing the right source and right portion under +expert’s opinion is advisable 

Skipping meals is always a risk for everyone whether you are a diabetic or not. When you miss a meal, your liver uses the stored glycogen as a precursor which raises the cortisol level and adds more glucose and creates insulin resistance. 

TIPS: Eating small frequent meals for a steady level of nutrients is the only healthy solution for this. 

Lack of carbohydrates with over consumption of Protein can lead to ketoacidosis which is again a risk for diabetes. In this condition ketone bodies can initiate multiple organ dysfunction.  

Complex Carbs and protein together can fix the malfunction and work better to build a good and healthy environment inside and outside your body.   

TIPS: Pair your proteins with a good amount of fiber. It can help reduce blood sugar as required. 

Cheat day is not the right approach for Diabetes. Obviously, it’s a therapy to build a healthy lifestyle, but this therapy may spike the blood sugar level.  

TIPS: Cheat for a meal is fine, instead of a day. 

Diabetes is a reversible disorder caused by mismanagement of diet. So along with medicine, diet management plays a very important role in reversing diabetes. So, focusing on diet, regular exercise and medicine can reverse your diabetes. 

TIPS: Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder which can be controlled with proper lifestyle, diet, medication, Health record analysis and preventive approaches. So, remember medication is just one part of this, not the entire thing.