You must have heard from people that one should not eat too many sweets, otherwise, diabetes can occur. Some people do not even touch sweets, thinking that they will not become victims of diabetes. This is a common belief, but is it true? Can you really become a victim of diabetes by eating sweets?
We spoke to Dr. Anuj Maheshwari, Vice President of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India. He said that eating sweets is not directly related to diabetes. If you are eating one or two pieces of sweets a day then there is no risk of diabetes. But if you are eating sweets irregularly and in large quantities every day, then the glucose level in your body may increase. Due to this the risk of diabetes increases.
What is the cause of diabetes?
Dr. Maheshwari said that diabetes is a genetic disease. This means that in families where someone already has diabetes, the risk of diabetes increases in the next generations. At the same time, the risk is less in families where there are no diabetic patients. Along with this, excessive stress and irregular lifestyle can also increase the attack of diabetes. Stress can increase stress hormones in the body, which can increase glucose levels. This will cause your pancreas to produce more insulin, which can increase the pressure of beta cells and lead to diabetes.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
⦁ Frequent urination: Diabetic patients usually have the feeling of passing urine frequently. Due to this they go to urinate frequently. If you go to urinate 7 to 10 times a day, then it indicates type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
⦁ Excessive thirst: If you often feel very thirsty, which is usually more than normal, then it can be a symptom of diabetes.
⦁ Non-healing of any wound of the body: Wounds of diabetic patients may not heal slowly, because diabetes can reduce the healing capacity of the body which is necessary in healing the wounds.
⦁ Feeling tired: Apart from feeling unusual tiredness and low energy, diabetic patients may often feel tired.
⦁ Falling due to dizziness: Diabetic patients may sometimes have the problem of sudden dizziness, due to which they may fall.
Ways to prevent diabetes
⦁ Yoga and exercise: Yoga and exercise can help in controlling the glucose level of your body.
⦁ Healthy eating: By including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins in your diet, you can keep your glucose levels balanced.
⦁ Walking: Walking daily can help in controlling the glucose level of your body.
⦁ Avoiding junk food: Avoid excessive types of junk food, as it can increase your glucose levels.
⦁ Avoid cold drinks: Avoid sugary cold drinks, as they can increase your glucose levels.
⦁ Control your weight: Staying at a healthy weight can help keep glucose levels balanced.
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