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If you have diabetes, this is the best breakfast to eat.

This year alone,1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes,according to the American Diabetes Association.

By thiyu dulithaPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
If you have diabetes, this is the best breakfast to eat.
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Diabetes is a disease that affects blood sugar levels and can lead to a variety of health issues if not properly managed. Although there is no treatment for diabetes, it can go into "remission," which simply means that the body no longer shows indicators of the disease. However, the sickness is still technically present. Remission can take a variety of forms, according to research:

*Remission in part

*Remission in its entirety

*Remission for a long time

Despite the fact that there is no treatment for diabetes, remission is still attainable in many cases and can be as simple as changing one's lifestyle.

Type 1 diabetes arises when the body assaults the beta cells of the pancreas, rendering them incapable of producing the insulin required to utilise glucose. Insulin injections are the most prevalent type 1 diabetes treatment. The speed with which these injections work and how long they last differ. The goal is to simulate how the body produces insulin throughout the day and in response to the amount of energy consumed.

Rapid-acting injections start working in 5–15 minutes and last 3–5 hours. Short-acting injections work in 30 minutes to 1 hour and last for 6–8 hours. Long-acting injections start working in 1–2 hours and last for 14–24 hours.

Verapamil was given to persons with type 1 or late-stage type 2 diabetes in a trial. Their fasting glucose levels were found to be much lower than those of those who did not take the medicine.

Kind 2 diabetes: This type of diabetes has a greater possibility of reversing symptoms and putting the disease into remission than type 1 diabetes. This is because type 2 diabetes is not an auto immune disease, and it can be influenced by a variety of factors. Obesity and dietary intake both play a role in type 2 diabetes. As a result, persons who make certain lifestyle adjustments may be able to reverse their condition.

Dietary recommendations for people with type 2 diabetes include:

*Limit your carbohydrate intake.

*Sugar consumption should be reduced.

*Foods that are high in fiber

If you've recently been diagnosed, you probably have a lot of questions about how your life will change and what you'll need to change.

People with diabetes are frequently encouraged to live a more active lifestyle, alter their diet, and take medication if necessary. When it comes to eating more healthily, though, deciding what's best while still enjoying your favorite meals might be difficult.

People with diabetes will benefit from a diet that helps them maintain a healthy weight, regulate their blood sugar levels, and keep heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure at bay, according to Mayo Clinic. They suggest eating "healthy carbohydrates, fiber-rich meals, seafood, and 'good' fats" to achieve this.

We spoke with Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, author of The Sports Nutrition Playbook and a member of our medical expert board, to discover more about how people may include this healthier diet into their regular meal.

"If you have diabetes, you should aim for a high-fiber carbohydrate breakfast."

The greatest breakfast for diabetes, according to Goodson, is one that contains fiber and protein in one meal "Fiber and protein both slow digestion, allowing you to feel fuller faster and for longer. Slower digestion slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream, reducing the risk of a blood sugar increase after eating."

With this in mind, Mayo Clinic also warns that diabetes might raise your risk of clogged arteries, so you should avoid saturated fats, trans fats, and excess sodium as much as possible. Breakfast meals such as sausage, bacon, extra butter or margarine, and highly processed breakfast pastries fall under this category.

*If you're looking for healthy, fiber-rich carbohydrates and lean protein, Goodson says there are plenty of breakfast combos to try. Her suggestions include the following:

- Oatmeal with berries and peanut butter, served with Greek yogurt

-Scrambled eggs with vegetables, whole-grain bread, and avocado

-A whole grain waffle with Greek yogurt, almonds, and berries on top

- Apple and whole grain breakfast wrap with egg, 2% cheese, and veggies

- Cow's milk, Greek yogurt, fruit, nut butter, and spinach smooth

With so many options to choose from, having diabetes doesn't have to mean boring and tasteless breakfasts!

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