Use of probiotics in gestational diabetes
Modulation of the gut microbiota via probiotic microorganisms could be effective in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus. Probiotics are a relatively new intervention, which are assessed by mothers’ metabolism, and can reduce blood sugar levels, prevent gestational diabetes and reduce the maternal and fetal complications resulting from it. Different type of probiotic food are […]
Diabetes mellitus risk reducing fruits
A study found that consuming whole fruits, like pears, lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes. Apple and pear consumption was inversely associated with T2DM risk. Consumption of apples and pears was associated with 18% reduction in T2DM risk. One serving per week increment of apple and pear consumption was associated with a 3% reduction […]
Breakfast skipping is a risk for diabetes
Breakfast skipping is associated with a significantly increased risk of T2D. Regular breakfast consumption is potentially important for the prevention of T2D. Breakfast skipping is the behavior that people do not consume breakfast regularly. There is increasing evidence that breakfast skipping is directly associated with excess weight gain and other adverse health outcomes, including insulin […]
Limit salt intake to control diabetes
Dietary salt restriction is an essential constituent of diabetes care in preventing or slowing the development of diabetes complications. According to many studies, it is reported that the risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes is 18%. Higher sodium intake tended to be associated with a high incidence of CVD in nondiabetic individuals […]
Bedtime low-carb snacks for diabetes
In type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and excess hepatic glucose production results in elevated fasting glucose. In a research study it is observed that after taking low carb protein rich [egg] food before half hour to sleep there is reduction in fasting and nocturnal glucose compared to the people who take no food or high […]
