Diabetes is a disease in which the level of sugar in the blood rises as a result of a lack of production of the hormone insulin (insulin) responsible for regulating the level of sugar in the blood, or as a result of a rise in the level of sugar in the blood. The cells do not fully respond to insulin or both. It is worth noting that diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people around the world. In 2013, statistics indicated that more than 382 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes.
Diabetes causes symptoms and signs such as: frequent urination, increased sense of hunger and thirst, weight changes that appear as sudden weight gain or loss, slow wound healing, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, and feeling tired and tired. weight. In fact, diabetes can be divided into three types: type 1 diabetes and type 1 diabetes. II (type 2 diabetes) and gestational
diabetes.
Diabetes treatment
Lifestyle change
There are many lifestyle changes that are recommended to help lower your blood sugar level, and the most important of these changes are:
Maintaining exercise for at least half an hour a day on most days of the week, in order to help lower the level of sugar in the blood, in addition to the many benefits of sports such as: lowering blood pressure and the level of cholesterol in the blood, strengthening muscles and bones, improving mood and sleep quality in the night.
- Eat meals regularly during the day.
- Eating more vegetables as a main part of lunch and dinner.
- Eating in moderation to prevent weight gain and loss of blood sugar control.
- Eat a small amount of high-fiber carbohydrates at each meal such as: wholegrain bread, oats, pasta, and starchy vegetables such as corn, sweet potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
- Eat low-fat dairy products.
- Eat lean meat and its alternatives such as: skinless poultry meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and legumes such as: beans and lentils.
- Reduce the intake of saturated fats found in some types of foods such as: full-fat dairy products, butter, fried foods, cakes, pastries, and foods containing palm and coconut oil.
- Eat unsaturated fats that represent healthy fats such as: olive oil, sunflower oil, and avocado. Eat oily fish two to three times a week, as studies have shown that it is beneficial for heart health, and healthy fish include salmon, both canned and fresh, sardines, and tuna.
- Limit your intake of cakes, biscuits, and sweets. Avoid soft drinks and energy drinks. Reduce consumption of table salt, and use herbs and spices to add flavor to food.
