Over the years, there has been high level mortality rate of
people diagnosed with the disease called Diabetes Mellitus. No wonder the
Wikipedia encyclopedia stated thus “globally, as of 2010, an estimated 285
million people had diabetes, with type 2 making up about 90% of the cases. Its
incidence is increasing rapidly, and by 2030, this number is estimated to
almost double.
Diabetes mellitus occurs throughout the world, but is more
common (especially type 2) in most developed countries. The greatest increase
in prevalence is expected to occur in Asia and Africa, where most patients will
probably be found by 2030”. This disease could be life threatening if not
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According to the Chief Medical Director, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka Medical Center, Dr. Augustine Onwurah, “the body requires sugar
to generate energy.
When this sugar becomes abnormal in terms of the level in the blood stream, then the person is said to be diabetic.”
When this sugar becomes abnormal in terms of the level in the blood stream, then the person is said to be diabetic.”
He revealed that anything that could lead to abnormal
increase in sugar level in the blood would be associated with the causes.
Adding that Diabetics could be caused when there is lack of insulin or absence
of insulin hormone in the body, poor control of one's diet, that is, abnormal
eating with regards to quality and quantity of food intake and it could also be
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The symptoms are varied. It could lead to poor or weak
erection in males, copious vaginal discharge in females, it may equally result
to women producing very large babies or miscarriage of babies in the womb, poor
vision, unusual or abnormal loss of weight and feeling weak.
Furthermore, Dr. Onwurah stated that there was no cure for
diabetics rather it could be prevented through dietary control. Examples of
foods that should be avoided are:
Salt: Salt is the greatest culprit for diabetics.
Sugar: Sucrose, a table sugar, provides nothing but calories
and carbohydrates.
Fat: Try and exclude fried items from your diet totally. But,
remember, you must have a small quantity of oil to absorb fat-soluble vitamins,
especially vitamin E.
For non-vegetarians: Try and stop the intake of red meat
completely.
Whole milk and products: Try to switch to low fat milk and
its products like yogurt (curd).
Tea and coffee: Do not have more than two cups of the
conventional tea or decaffeinated coffee every day and try to switch to herbal
teas.
White flour and its products: Replace these with whole
grains, whole-wheat and unpolished rice. Read More at: https://danelite.blogspot.com.ng/
Also avoid white rice, potatoes, carrots, breads and banana
as they increase the blood-sugar levels.
Nevertheless, there are special food for preventing and
controlling diabetes:
Bitter gourd (karela): This vegetable contains a high dosage
of 'plant insulin'. It lowers the blood-sugar levels effectively,
Garlic: This is used to lower blood-sugar levels. Garlic is
rich in potassium and replaces the potassium which gets lost in urine and it
also contains zinc and sulphur, which are components of insulin.
Onion: Because of its diuretic and digestive properties,
onion works against diabetes. Raw onion is more useful.
Flaxseed: This is the richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
It helps control diabetes because it maintains the sensitivity of the cell
membrane, facilitates insulin, and thereby the uptake of glucose by the cells.
Fibre: Soluble fibre, found in apples, kidney beans, oatmeal,
soyabean, etc, help control diabetes. These aid slow digestion and absorption
of nutrients, resulting in a slow and steady release of glucose. They soak up
excess bile acids found in the intestinal tract, the same acids that are
converted to blood cholesterol. They also help empty the stomach.
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Cinnamon solution: Water extracts of cinnamon have been found
to promote glucose metabolism and reduce cholesterol.
Antioxidants: Diabetes is often associated with conditions
like heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, immune deficiency and kidney disease.
Many are caused by free radical damage. Therefore, make sure you include
antioxidants, especially vitamin C (lemons), E, selenium, zinc and chromium
(Brewer's yeast), in your diet, as they have been shown to control blood sugar
levels.
Over time, diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure,
and nerve damage.
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