Lifestyle and dietary irregularities have been considered the main reason for many types of chronic diseases increasing globally. Whatever we eat has a direct effect on the body. This is the reason why all people are advised to take special care of their food habits. Foods with high sugar and high calories are considered to increase the problems of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart diseases.
Even if you are young, you can still be a victim of diabetes, a large number of young people are being found to be diabetic all over the world.
Given the increasing risks of diabetes, experts in a recent study have warned those who often eat things like samosas, pakoras, and chips. Experts of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have expressed concern that the consumption of fried foods like samosas, pakoras, and chips is increasing the diabetes 'epidemic' in India. In many earlier studies too, health experts have been expressing concern about this serious health problem increasing in the Indian population.
Diabetes risk in Indian people
If we look at the figures, it is known that diabetes remains a major public health challenge in India. A study conducted by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and ICMR has revealed that more than 101 million (10.1 crores) people in India are suffering from diabetes, while more than 13 crore people are in a pre-diabetic condition, and may be at risk of type-2 diabetes in the future.
Based on the study, experts said that eating disorders can be the main reason for the increasing problem of diabetes.
Things containing Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE) are harmful.
In a study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, a team of researchers has considered the consumption of things containing Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE) as a major risk factor for the risk of diabetes. Cakes, chips, cookies, fried foods, mayonnaise, and ultra-processed foods contain high amounts of AGE. This is the first clinical trial of its kind.
Experts said, we are in a dangerous situation, the pressure on the health sector is increasing due to diabetes, it is very important to control it.
What is AGE?
Health experts said that Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE) are potentially toxic compounds, they are formed when proteins or lipids are glycated. The study found that the consumption of foods containing AGE increases the risk of inflammation in the body, which is considered responsible for diabetes. Experts said that everyone should consume such things as little as possible, especially children like them more. Children are also becoming victims of diabetes.
Things with high glycemic index are also harmful.
Chips, fried chicken, samosas, pakoras, fried foods, cookies, cakes, as well as baked and processed things have a high amount of AGE, their high consumption can increase the risk of diabetes. Apart from this, health experts also advise to avoid consuming things with high glycemic index. These can cause the risk of increasing sugar levels rapidly. Foods whose glycemic index is more than 55 can increase the risk of diabetes.
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