Diabetes is the health problem that is common worldwide. On the international day of diabetes, let’s get a few things straight regarding this issue.
MYTH: Bitter tasting foods lower the blood sugar.
FACT: Consuming bitter tasting items like neem and bitter gourd (karela) will not reduce blood sugar because glucose is derived from foods rich in carbohydrates, even if they are not sweet.
MYTH: Diabetics cannot eat fruits
FACT: Diabetics can ingest fruits because they comprise fiber and fructose sugar. Due to the fiber content of fruits, fructose is injected slowly into the blood and our body can utilize fructose without insulin. However, fruit juices are not recommended because they don’t contain fiber. (Fruits like banana, chikoo, mango, grapes, sugarcane and custard apple are not recommended.)
MYTH: Eating rice is not good for diabetics
FACT: Diabetics can consume rice, but the quantity and quality always depends on the nature and degree of diabetes.
MYTH: Diabetics need to lose weight fast.
FACT: Obesity and diabetes are two sides of the same coin. Obese people are advised to lose about two kg per month. However, sudden weight loss through crash diets is not advisable.
MYTH: A diabetic cannot consume any type of sweetener.
FACT: Direct sugar is usually omitted from the diet of most diabetics. However, sugar substitutes can be used in two forms; fructose sugar (fruits) and artificial sweeteners.
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