Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic. In Singapore, the number of diabetics is growing. Back in 2017, one in nine Singaporeans has diabetes and the number of diabetes cases is expected to increase to 1,000,000 in 2050.
Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body produces too little insulin (a hormone that keeps the level of blood sugar under control), or is unable to respond properly to insulin. The resulting high blood sugar level leads to symptoms like lethargy, excessive thirst and frequent urination. Over time, if left uncontrolled, complications including eye, kidney and nerve damage may occur. It also elevates your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Here are some tips you can follow to manage diabetes effectively.
1. Watch your sugar intake!
2. Eat more fibre.
Unlike other carbohydrates, fibre cannot be digested and absorbed by your body. Instead, it helps to control your blood sugar level. A study demonstrated a substantial decrease in blood sugar level of diabetics when they substituted white bread with high-fibre bread. As such, you are recommended to consume more fibre-rich foods such as whole grains, vegetables, nuts and legumes, and less refined grains (e.g. white bread, rice and pasta).
3. Control your consumption of fat.
Eating too much fat or oils can cause insulin to work less effectively. Hence, you should select lean cuts of meat and products which are fat-free or lower in fat content, avoid deep-frying and go for healthier cooking methods like steaming and boiling, and use minimal amount of oil when cooking. Additionally, you can also reduce your blood sugar by taking monounsaturated fats found in avocados, nuts and olive oil (e.g. you can add these to your salads).
4. Supplement with minerals!
Several studies have showed that supplementation with minerals like magnesium, zinc and chromium may help to control diabetes. Mineral drops are convenient solution to supplement minerals to your diet.
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