Diet in diabetes mellitus and home remedies

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in

which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting  in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and  

is no longer a dreaded disease; a well managed diabetic has a good life expectancy . Th is can be due to failure in the  formation of insulin or liberation or action. And also called malabsorption disease. 

14th November is World 
Diabetes Day

For any kind of disease first we should work on its primary cause then should balance with diet which is most important and the primary cause of this disease are 

Heredity, age sex, obesity, stress , nutritional factors and infection.

 Signs and Symptoms -

Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, genral -weakness, dehydration, rapid weight loss, sleepiness, blur eyes( in cronic stage), fatigue etc. 

Diagnosis of Diabetes 

• Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Test

•Oral Glucose Tolerance (OGT) Test

•Glycosylated Hemoglobin /Hemoglobin  A1c’ Test

•Finger Stick Blood Glucose Test or Random Plasma Glucose (RPG) Test

•After diagnosis test well designed meal plan is an important cornerstone in the management of diabetes mellitus. 

We plan diet so that  -

•Achieve physiologic blood glucose levels.

•Maintain desirable plasma lipid levels.

•Reduce complications of diabetes  mellitus. 

•Attain and maintain desirable body

weight. 

•Meet energy needs in a timely manner.

• Individualize to preferences and food

available. 

Main  things where should more focus in diabetes mellitus are -

1.Diet 

2. Insulin

3. Drugs 

4. Exercise

5. Education

•In this blog will know about diet in 

diabetes mellitus. 

Foods to be avoided

•Simple sugars (glucose, honey, syrup)

•Sweets 

•Dried fruits

•Cake

•Candy

•Fried foods

•Alcohol

•Jaggery

•Sweetened juices

Foods to be eaten in moderation

•Fats

•Cereals

•Pulses

•Meat

•Eggs

•Milk and milk products

•Roots

•Fruits 

•Nuts

Foods should be take

•Green leafy vegetables 

•Other vegetables

•Clear soups

•Salads

• Plain coffee or tea

•Skimmed and butter milk

•Spices

Take fibre in good manner-

Should take  100% whole wheat and whole grains 

Feast on low sugar fruits instead of fruit juices.

Boost your breakfast with with mix high fibre. 

cereals. 

Eat fruit and vegetables along with its skin 

as possible after well wash. 

Tips to avoid Diabetes complications- 

•Choose carbohydrates carefully ( use 

complex carbohydrate and artificial 

sweeteners.) 

•Loose weight if you need to.

•Be active.

•Get enough sleep.

•Monitor blood sugar regularly.

•Manage stress.

•Say no to salt. 

•Avoid smoking and alcohol.

•Maintain the blood pressure and blood

cholesterol levels.

         Home remedies 

•These following foods are suggested to reduce the blood sugar levels and complications of diabetes -

•Fenugreek -    roast fenugreek till golden brown make it powder form use it in morning with milk, plain water, fruit or sugar juices, or yogurt. 

•Jamun fruit - make jamun seeds powder use it one spoon morning and  evening with plain water

•Green leafy vegetables- very rich in nutrients like vitamins and  minerals and lot of fiber which is easily available everywhere so u should include this in diabetes patients meal. 

•Sprouts- in India everyone using sprouts at morning which have enough vitamin B complex and vitamin c, minerals and fiber etc. 

•Curry leaves/ kari patta - reduce blood sugar levels it is anti cholesterol, maintenance the gastrointestinal  health too. 

•Cinnamon ( daal chinee)- it  helps in digestion, and anti diabetic. Take a spoon of cinnamon powder boil it in hot water till colour change now use this kadha as drink which helps in weight loss, control blood sugar levels and also reduces belly fats. 

Some vegetables which which  controll or  minimize blood sugar levels- 

•Ladyfinger

•Cabbage

•Cauliflower

•Lettuce leafs

•Spinach 

•Brinjal

•Turnips

•Beet roots

•Green onion

•Tomato

•Cucumber

•Skinny cucumber ( kakadi) 

•Carrot 

•Better guards

•White or red radishes

•Bottle guards

•Indian black berries

•Fenugreek leaves and seeds 

•Capsicum

•Green chills

•Garli

•Cinnamon. 

"Note: Ayurveda is best always bt  along with this you should consult with your doctor as per suggestions you should work in your diet and medicines. "

Guys I hope now you all are able to plan diet for person who is diabetic. With good diet can be controll any kind of disease with  it also should be active doing Yoga go for morning walk, and most important - Either way, a sick person should be worry-free and this responsibility belongs to his family.

  "YOU SHOULD CONTROL DIABETES

          OTHERWISE IT WILL CONTROL YOU"

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