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Treatment For Diabetes And Diabetes Meal Plan
Diabetes is a nutritional disorder in which the blood glucose level exceeds the normal upper limit. A blood glucose level higher than 120 mg per 100 ml of blood on an empty stomach or more than 160 mg two hours after eating is considered to be indicative of diabetes. The reason behind an abnormal increase in blood sugar level is the deficiency of insulin in the body, which leads to improper metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Sometimes, though the pancreas produces insulin at a normal rate, the body is unable to use it fully. Obesity, lack of adequate physical exercise, excessive consumption of carbohydrates and fats, stress and anxiety, and heredity are factors that predispose a person to diabetes.
A few dietary measures should be followed in order to prevent and treat diabetes naturally. Eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegetables instead of high-calorie processed or ready-to-eat packaged foods. Cut down on your consumption of deep fried and oily snacks and of red meat, as they have a high content of saturated fats that can lead to weight gain and obesity and may result in an increase in the blood sugar level.
You should also stay away from artificially sweetened foods like confectionary, ice-cream, cakes and pastries. Restrict the intake of foods that have high starch content, such as rice, breads made from refined flour and potatoes. Excessively sweet fruits like ripe mangoes and bananas should also be eaten sparingly.
You should also take care not to overeat. A simple way of doing this is to eat small but frequent meals at regular intervals throughout the day instead of just a couple of large meals. This makes for better digestion of food.
In addition to these basic measures, you may also follow a few dietary tips in order to regulate your blood sugar level. Eat green vegetables like cucumber and spinach that contain a good amount of water naturally. A very popular natural remedy for treating diabetes is to obtain the juice of raw bitter gourd and have a small cup of this every morning. You should also eat a few cloves of raw garlic just before or during every meal to normalize your blood sugar level. For another remedy, dry out mango leaves completely in shade, then grind them to powder and mix a teaspoon of this powder in a glass of water and drink this infusion every morning on an empty stomach.
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