Diabetes Patient In Diwali: Diwali is incomplete without sweets. There are many opportunities to eat sweets whether at home or outside. But it becomes a cause of trouble for diabetic patients. So let us tell you what a diabetic patient should do and what not.
Diabetes Patient Do and Don’t: In India, festivals and sweets have become synonymous with each other. Any celebration seems incomplete without sweets, especially Diwali. But while sweets are a symbol of happiness, they also become a cause of trouble for people suffering from diabetes.
India is called Diabetes Capital of the World. The number of diabetes patients has increased rapidly in the last three decades. Despite this, our craze for sweets has not diminished. Often when someone says, ‘I’m diabetic,’ people still say, ‘Hey, just eat one piece!’
Diwali sobriety test for diabetic patients
Diwali is a time for diabetic patients where they need to show maximum restraint. Rahul, a resident of Greater Noida, says, ‘Whenever I go to someone’s house during Diwali, they force me to eat sweets and this is the most difficult thing, to explain to them that I really cannot eat sweets. Everyone starts coaxing for just one piece. Now I stay away from social gatherings at this time.
Even one laddu can increase sugar
In a conversation with India Today, Dr. Pradviraj Sanamandra, an endocrinologist at Arete Hospitals, says that Diwali brings happiness, but for diabetic people, even a small laddu can increase the blood sugar level very fast. Traditional sweets contain high amounts of sugar, ghee and milk, due to which the body immediately feels tired, thirsty or dizzy.
Sweets can increase sugar levels for several days
Dr Siri M Kamath, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, says, ‘Such fluctuations in blood sugar are harmful. These put pressure on the kidneys, eyes and nerves. For those who are already on insulin or medication, even one sweet a day can spoil the sugar level for several days.
What not to do in Diwali for a diabetic patient?
- Don’t fall into the trap of just one piece: Even what others say is “a little sweet” can send blood sugar levels soaring.
- Don’t blindly trust sugar-free sweets: Many “sugar-free” sweets are actually made with dates, jaggery, or artificial sweeteners, which can also increase sugar levels.
- Skipping meals is a mistake: Skipping the main meal to eat sweets can be very harmful. Due to this the sugar level becomes uncontrolled.
- Don’t drink too much caffeine or cold drinks: These dehydrate the body and cause fluctuations in glucose levels.
- Avoid stress: Stress also increases blood sugar level. That’s why celebrate Diwali with peace and positivity.
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What to Do in Diwali for a Diabetic Patient?
- Check blood sugar regularly: Diet and routine changes during Diwali. In such a situation, keep checking blood sugar level once or twice a day.
- Eat a balanced diet: Include vegetables, salads, curd, and whole grains in your diet to keep sugar levels stable.
- Give preference to home-made sweets: Market sweets contain more sugar and ghee. Healthy sweets made at home with less sugar or jaggery are a better option.
- Drink enough water: Don’t forget to drink water in the hustle and bustle of festivals. Adequate hydration helps keep blood sugar under control.
- Eat little by little, not too often: It is better to eat little by little several times a day rather than eating too much at one go.
- Eliminate sweet cravings with fruits: If you feel like eating sweets, then eat low-glycemic fruits like apple, guava, papaya.
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