Do you have diabetes and still can’t stop craving sweets? You can’t break out from the unhealthy routine you have created when you still are on a strict diet? Do you think borderline diabetes is nothing to worry about? If you feel the same way, then my friend you need a healthy routine asap! Diabetes sounds like a very common thing nowadays mostly among the elderly, but if not taken care of properly, it might lead to some long-term complications. Before we map out your daily routine, let’s gather some basic knowledge about diabetes.
What exactly is this diabetes?
Diabetes comes under the group of diseases that affect the blood sugar of the body. We know that glucose(Sugar), helps in the energy for the cells that make muscles and tissues. So indirectly, diabetes has control over all your muscles, tissues, and brain.
How many types of diabetes are there?
Yeah! There are more than 1 type of diabetes that can be found, There are total 3 types of diabetes-
Type-1
In this condition, the system tries to attack the beta cells in the pancreas that are used to produce insulin. The damage in this type of diabetes is permanent. The cause can be both genetic or non-inherited(environmental)
Type-2
Type-2 diabetes is insulin resistance so that your body can’t use the insulin efficiently. The insulin production decreases, resulting in high blood sugar.
Gestational diabetes
This type of diabetes is due to the insulin-blocking hormones which are produced during the time of pregnancy.
What if I just ignore it?
You just can’t stop your sugar cravings! “I have a sweet tooth, can I have just one bite?”
Following a healthy routine can be a little difficult, especially when you can’t eat your favorite food, but it does help you with overcoming many complications. Ignoring your meals and precautions for the long-term can result in various life-threatening problems like-
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Nerve damage
- Kidney damage
- Eye damage
- Foot damage
- Skin conditions
- Hearing impairments
- Alzheimer's
Good Sleep
2020 gave birth to a new concept called Work from Home and most of the working professionals prefer to complete their official duties within the four walls of their abode. However, due to the increasing workload, most people, especially the crowd in their 20's take their unhealthy lifestyle and late-night working hours. So, to avoid it the regular 8-hr sleep can be extremely profitable for the mind, body, and soul.
Be very patient
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble, quoted by Plautus. So, control yourself and deeply introspect when and where you mess up and how it has affected you personally. Remember, you are not rushing for any competition or meeting professional deadlines. The process must be slow and steady and you shouldn't distract your mind by indulging in unhealthy meals or activities which will hamper the efforts of so many months you have invested in.
Conclusion
Completely deserting your diet might sound like a very lackluster idea. Instead, try to bring minor changes to the things mentioned in the article and remember to follow the healthier option for your betterment. Secondly, these recommendations will keep your body in perfect shape. Together, they'll add up for good nutrients and portion sizes are valid. Together, they can bring a huge change in your body structure, and without changing much in your habits.
