Living With It Sweetly: Healthy Ways to Control Your Diabetes
Diabetes has been a bitter pill to
swallow, particularly for countries affected by the rising number of cases
every year. In 2019, approximately 463 million adults (20-79 years) were living
with this chronic metabolic disease, characterized by an increase in blood
sugar levels; by 2045, this will rise to 700 million, according to the International
Diabetes Federation (IDF).
A similar trend is
also happening in the Philippines. In 2020, deaths due to Type 2 diabetes
mellitus or adult diabetes ranked fourth at 37,265 after heart disease
(99,680), cancer (62,289), and cerebrovascular diseases (59,736), as revealed
by Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data.
However, having
diabetes does not mean you can never have a healthy, everyday life.
Working closely
with your doctor can help you manage diabetes, and you can also start focusing
on some critical changes in your daily life. Here are some ways to manage your
blood sugar levels, as listed by the Department of Health (DOH).
Keep yourself active. Despite being inside your home most of the time
due to existing lockdowns and community quarantines, staying active is crucial
to help control your blood sugar levels. A little cardio can be a big help, no
need to push yourself to do hardcore workouts.
Workout at least
three times a week for at least 30 minutes each session. Not only can it help
you bring down your blood sugar levels, but it can also help you lose some
extra pounds, increase your endorphins (happy hormones) and ease stress.
Manage your stress. Getting stressed when you have diabetes will do
you no good. When you’re stressed, your blood sugar levels go up. That is why
it pays to relieve your stress by doing hobbies that relax you and doing some
breathing exercises or yoga.
Quit Smoking. Smoking is harmful to your health, especially if you have diabetes. In
addition, it may trigger other health problems, such as heart disease, eye
disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Smoking also can make it harder to
exercise. If you’re a smoker, consult with your doctor about the ways to quit.
Maintain normal blood pressure. Since hypertension puts a person at
high risk of cardiovascular disease, primarily associated with diabetes,
reliable blood pressure monitoring and control is highly advised. Seek your
doctor’s advice on proper management.
Eat healthy. Eating healthy food is crucial when you have diabetes. Do not skip or
delay meals since it causes fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It also pays to
eat more fiber-rich foods like vegetables and cut down on salt. Drinking
alcohol, on the other hand, must be avoided. Dietary guidelines recommend no
more than two drinks for men and not more than one drink per day for women.
‘Eating Sweets? Still Possible’
When it comes to
eating sweets, it is advised to avoid simple sugars like cakes and chocolates.
But it does not mean that you can’t let anything sweet pass your lips again.
Instead, have complex carbohydrates like rice, pasta, cereals, and fresh
fruits.
You can use some
alternative sweeteners now available in nearby drugstores nationwide. For
instance, Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and
services provider, offers Sweet Via, a
sweetener from a natural source with amazing health benefits.
Sweet Via is made
with stevia, a natural substitute for sugar, derived from the leaves of a small
perennial green shrub. Anyone who suffers from blood sugar disorders or
who needs to limit their caloric intake should know about the remarkable
properties of stevia. It is an accepted sugar substitute that can contribute to
weight management and improved caloric control.[1]
Aside from stevia,
Sweet Via contains Inulin, a natural soluble dietary fiber from a chicory plant
that promotes digestive health. It acts as food for good bacteria in the colon.
Studies also suggest that Inulin aids in keeping blood sugar levels low.[2]
Free from
artificial additives, Sweet Via turns sweets into a treat without the guilt. It
is also a perfect sweetener for not only for people with diabetes but also
perfect for weight watchers and those who want to cut down on their sugar or
calorie intake.
Sweet Via is now
available in leading drugstores nationwide and online shopping platforms, such
as Shopee and Lazada. This product comes in a box
containing 10 sachets. Each sachet contains 1g of the sweetener, equivalent to 2
teaspoons of sugar. It instantly sweetens any beverage and food recipe minus
the guilt and harmful effects of too much sugar.
This product is
just one of the many other organic health and wellness products offered by
Santé, known for developing a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based
products. They are designed to improve people’s quality of life so they can
live more and do more.
To learn more about
Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com.
Dapat talagang pangalagaan ang sarili at bantayan ang mga kinakain o iniinom ng isang diabetic. May mga ways na pwedeng gawin para makontrol ito . At magandang balita na pwede pa silang makakain ng sweets sa pamamagitan ng alternative sweeteners katulad ng Sweet Via .
ReplyDeleteDapat talaga alam natin at control tayo sa mga foods na kinakain natin. Thanks for sharing this mommy A. Worth to read.
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