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Sunday 29 May 2022
Books – Syed Metwally
Diabetes occurs when the body becomes unable to break down glucose levels. The condition requires careful management to maintain overall health, with diet being one of the best ways to control the disease.
Before delving into the management of diabetes, it is important to ascertain the two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin, meanwhile, type 2 is when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or when the body’s cells don’t react to insulin, the most common form of diabetes. According to the British newspaper Express.
Type 2 diabetes is easier to manage than type 1 diabetes, and diet is one of the most effective ways to do this.
However, some foods are better than others for diabetics.
Onions and diabetes
Onions, according to a study conducted by the University of Gezira, are among the most effective foods in lowering blood sugar levels.
The study, published in Environ Health Insights, concluded that onions “caused a significant reduction in rapid blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.”
The researchers also concluded that onions “can be used as a dietary supplement in the management of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.”
It is important to note that this does not mean that diabetics should flood their diet with onions in order to lower their glucose levels. Eating onions may help, but it is not a panacea. Moreover, more research into onions is needed before a conclusion can be made. concrete result.
Meanwhile, another study found that a common muscle-building supplement may be effective in managing type 2 diabetes
Researchers from Newcastle University found that drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals can help people manage diabetes.
Dr Daniel West, from Newcastle University, said: ‘While previous in vitro studies over a few hours have shown the potential of this dietary intervention, this is the first time that people have been monitored in relation to their normal lives. slowing down the speed at which food passes through the digestive system, and secondly, by stimulating a number of important hormones that prevent blood sugar from rising too high.”
Dr West added: “As we see increasing numbers of people around the world developing diabetes, research into the potential of drug alternatives such as nutritional supplements becomes even more important.”