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Tips To Effectively Manage Diabetes By Dr. Roshani Gadge

Diabetes Management – Sugar and Obesity

There is no direct correlation between sugar and diabetes. Eating excessive sugar results in obesity and obesity per se is a prominent risk factor for diabetes. Simultaneously, if pre-diabetic patients consume more sugars, they increase their chances of becoming prone to diabetes. Therefore, there is an indirect relation between sugar and diabetes.

The fat percentage plays a vital role in Diabetes.

For example, look at us Indians. Most Indians are thinly built, but they have belly fat. Thus, they have a higher percentage of fat in their bodies making them more prone to diabetes. Therefore, it is a misconception that if you are skinny, you cannot develop diabetes.Read More: 5 Healthy Diet Tips for Diabetes

Does having diabetes mean that I have to stop eating my favourite food.

Well, you can eat provided you replace the sugars with healthy substitutes. For instance, if you want to eat Sheer Kurma, make it with a sugar-free substitute like Sucralose, which is very safe for diabetes. Similarly, make Frankies with wheat rotis rather than maida rotis, Sandwiches with brown bread. As a person with diabetes, it’s essential to avoid potatoes. Instead, use sweet potatoes. Talking about desserts, there are varieties of delicious diabetic desserts that exist like fresh Fruit Yoghurt with Granola Parfait,  Dhoodhi Halwa, etc here are the recipes for diabetic desserts.Likewise, desserts made with sugar-free foods should be consumed in moderation as they contain fat and other unhealthy ingredients that diabetes patients should not consume in excess amounts. Diabetes management – if planned properly, can help conquer the disease.Read More- How To Control Diabetes?Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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Dr. Naaznin Husein On Cheating Your Way To Healthy Weight

Cheating for Healthy Weight

Dr Naazin Husein, a well-known dietician, nutritionist, wellness and yoga expert talks to PharmEasy about cheating your way to healthy body weight. She believes that having small meals in between the three main meals helps to keep the metabolism going and keeps the hunger pangs at bay. They help to support the main diet.

Best Small Meal Options

Fruits, nuts, roasted chana, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, buttermilk, and yoghurt are great small meal options. They blunt your appetite and prevent you from overeating. Another good choice is coconut water. Including these supplements in your diet helps to create a balance by replenishing the body with micronutrients.Also Read: Drinking Water to Weight Loss – How Does it Help?

Drink Green Tea

According to Dr Naazin, ideally, the meal should be washed down with a warm drink like a glass of hot water or even some green tea to wash away the excess fat and aid digestion. She warns that green tea increases appetite so it must always be had after a meal. Also, if you want to flavour your yoghurt, ensure that you stay away from the store-bought ones as each has about 12gms of added sugar in it. You could experiment with fruits on your own to enjoy what you like. She suggests spinach and pomegranate raita is a great option.Also Read: 4 Health Benefits of Green TeaWatch the video for more tips and tricks to adopt a healthy lifestyle.Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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Diabetic Diet: What Works With Dr Naaznin Husein

Diabetes patients often struggle with the right diet. There are many fad diets that people follow but with no desirable results. However, with diabetes, it is important for the patient to stay fit, exercise and eat healthily. To understand diet and nutrition for diabetes, watch this video.Also Read: Lion Diet: A Research-Based Exploration Into the King of the Jungle’s MealsWhat is the right diabetic diet?Dr Naazin Husein, a well-known dietician, nutritionist, wellness and yoga expert talks to Pharmeasy about diabetes. She sheds light on the diet for diabetic patients. According to her, the diabetic diet is the healthiest diet and even those who don’t suffer from diabetes should follow it. The meal plans of those suffering from high sugar are rich in complex carbs with an average amount of fat and moderate quantities of protein thrown in. She believes it is a myth that a diabetic diet is boring and tasteless as the only subtractions are simple sugars which everyone should give up anyway. Dr Naazin accepts that managing sugar cravings is tough and that is where mindful eating helps. She suggests that instead of completely banishing sweets from your diet, it is better to take a minuscule helping and ensure that the sugar spikes are not too high.Read More: 4 Best Foods for DiabeticsFats are recommended in a diabetic dietDr Naazin believes that a fat-free diet is detrimental to health as important vitamins like A, K and E need fats to be assimilated into the body. About five teaspoons of fat whether it is oil, ghee or butter per day is her recommended dose. When eating out, choose the healthier forms of cooking to control hidden fats and calorie intake. Watch the video for more enlightening tips on the diabetic diet.Read More: 5 Diet Tips Diabetes ManagementDisclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.Links and product recommendations in the information provided here are advertisements of third-party products available on the website. PharmEasy does not make any representation on the accuracy or suitability of such products/services. Advertisements do not influence the editorial decisions or content. The information in this blog is subject to change without notice. The authors and administrators reserve the right to modify, add, or remove content without notification. It is your responsibility to review this disclaimer regularly for any changes.