November is National Diabetes Mellitus Awareness Month, a time when communities all around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes. This year’s focus is on preventing pre-diabetes via dietary and lifestyle changes.
Pre-diabetes is a significant health condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than usual but not yet high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. You’re more likely to develop diabetic problems, heart disease, and renal disease if you have this dangerous health issue.
When you’ve been classified as a pre-diabetic, nutrition and physical exercise are critical components of a healthy lifestyle and way of life. Following a balanced diet and being active will help you maintain a good blood glucose level, also known as blood sugar level. You must balance what you eat and drink with physical exercise and diabetic medications as prescribed by your doctor in order to control your blood sugar levels. What you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat are all key factors in keeping your blood glucose levels in a healthy range.
Simple carbs are far inferior than complex carbohydrates. Simpler types of carbohydrate, such as sugar, honey, jaggery, sweets, chocolates, fruit juices, soda and carbonated beverages, plain rice, bread, maida, tapioca, and so on, have no fibre, resulting in rapid absorption and a surge in blood sugar levels. Wheat, fruits and vegetables, multi-grains including ragi, bajra, oats, and jowar, as well as nuts and seeds, are complex carbohydrates high in fibre (that is: their digestion and absorption period are longer than usual).
Because physical exercise reduces blood glucose levels, you should avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). When it comes to exercise, planning is essential for avoiding low blood sugar. If you use insulin, for example, your doctor may adjust your doses or recommend that you consume small snacks before and after physical exercise. Before, during, and immediately after physical activity, you should check your blood glucose level.
