How to prevent Diabetes

[jkvlondon]

2 hours ago, singh598 said:

Diabetes doesn't have a mental psychological root.

It was unknown of in many countries just 50 years ago and was common in rich wealthy affluent people who were FAT

it is an ancient disease talked about in greek and vedic writings

[Big_Tera]

So the consensus is that it is not to do with sugar intake? It is more about maintaing a healthy weight? 

As I am more then happy to ditch cakes and sweets. 

I will now try and excercise more, eat more veg and fruit. Lose weight and avoid carbs such as chapatis rice and pasta. 

 

[jkvlondon]

1 hour ago, Big_Tera said:

So the consensus is that it is not to do with sugar intake? It is more about maintaing a healthy weight? 

As I am more then happy to ditch cakes and sweets. 

I will now try and excercise more, eat more veg and fruit. Lose weight and avoid carbs such as chapatis rice and pasta. 

 

carbs are ok , processed fat laden ones not so  much , eating just at mealtimes will naturallyreduce numbers of insulin spikes per day , eat once a day then only one spike . Intermittent fasting and OMAD are useful tools to bring body's insulin to heel along with resistance training will increase insulin sensitivity again

[GurjantGnostic]

Glycemic index pioneered by a university in Sidney Australia is the best nutrition program for diabetics I've seen. 

G I diet. 

[harsharan000]

 

 

[imhosingh]

As part of a low carb/sugar diet don't touch 'diet' drinks with sugar substitutes. There is plenty of research that they mess up your body even more. They trigger your body to expect 'sugar' (so the body releases hormones and mechanisms to process that sugar) but when the body doesn't find the sugar the feedback loop gets broken and then you seek 'proper' sugar to compensate.

To avoid diabetes (type 2) you need to match your calories to your activity (if overweight lose weight), also avoid Carbs (substitute for low carb alternatives i.e. potatoes for things like Celeriac ). Carb/Starchy foods are broken down into sugar by the body and modern 'wheats', 'rices' etc have been bred for high energy yields. If you get Type2 the only way to reverse it is to radically drop your calorie intake over a prolonged period of time, this will reset the body (once again lots of medical literature on how 'fasting' can reverse type2)

[Big_Tera]

1 hour ago, imhosingh said:

As part of a low carb/sugar diet don't touch 'diet' drinks with sugar substitutes. There is plenty of research that they mess up your body even more. They trigger your body to expect 'sugar' (so the body releases hormones and mechanisms to process that sugar) but when the body doesn't find the sugar the feedback loop gets broken and then you seek 'proper' sugar to compensate.

To avoid diabetes (type 2) you need to match your calories to your activity (if overweight lose weight), also avoid Carbs (substitute for low carb alternatives i.e. potatoes for things like Celeriac ). Carb/Starchy foods are broken down into sugar by the body and modern 'wheats', 'rices' etc have been bred for high energy yields. If you get Type2 the only way to reverse it is to radically drop your calorie intake over a prolonged period of time, this will reset the body (once again lots of medical literature on how 'fasting' can reverse type2)

Very interesting

That is certainly food for thought. I always thought Diet drink were safe. I dont drink fizzy drinks to much, but on the occasions I do. I always drink Diet/zero cans. But will try to reduce even these now. 

[dharamvir1961]

22 hours ago, Big_Tera said:

So the consensus is that it is not to do with sugar intake? It is more about maintaing a healthy weight? 

As I am more then happy to ditch cakes and sweets. 

I will now try and excercise more, eat more veg and fruit. Lose weight and avoid carbs such as chapatis rice and pasta. 

 

In type 2 pancreas are still producing some insulin, so if you have tiny amounts of sugar it won’t raise your blood glucose to dangerous levels. Don’t avoid rice, chappaties, potatoes, couscous or pasta altogether as your body needs these for energy, but try to reduce their portions. Remember, all foods contain carbs. Even vegetables once cooked change into carbs and you know fruits are also carbs. So, it’s not just sugar that contributes to increased BG but also bread, fruits, nuts, (cashews) alcohol too much dairy and certain veges, such as carrots, corn and pumpkin. 

[Big_Tera]

On 8/8/2018 at 10:32 AM, PranaamShaheedaNu said:

So I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 back in March. Just kept being really thirsty and what not, diet has always been good - weight lifting and loads of cardio. So it came as a bit of a shock when my hbca was over 21 (for someone with controlled sugar it should be between 5.0 and 7.0).

Best thing to do is cut all sugar drinks out - stick to Zero or Diet (again in proportion).

The docs will say to cut yogurt, fried foods and ghee etc - its not about cutting it out completely its about controlling your intake.

Best things to do as said above :

1. Control Sugar Intake - do not cut completely

2. Control carbohydrate intake (roti, chawl, potatoes etc) replace with alternatives such as cauliflower rice , Quinoa, brown rice - always try and go for the whole-wheat option.

3. Physical exercise - I have a desk job so always try to get at least 10 - 15 k steps in a day. Weekends are easier as my little one is only 4 months so walking is always good.

 

Diabetes is all about control - not cutting out! Hope this helps 0- drop me a message if you want any other info

Daas Guru Sahib Ka

 

Gurvinder Singh

Thanks for that. 

I eat yoghurt now and then.  Really need to step up the training though. Will try and do more cycling and swimming. Plus cut down on portion sizes. 

 

 

[Big_Tera]

On 8/8/2018 at 3:39 PM, jkvlondon said:

it is an ancient disease talked about in greek and vedic writings

That must mean it is pretty ancient and not something new. I heard there is alot of diabetes in India as they eat very unhealthy. Not to mention drink copious amounts of pepsi and fizzy drinks and they have not come across the concept of diet drinks or sugar free food. 

Ie in the uk there is a big choice of sugar free foods. But In india they dont have this.