What's not TRUE about Diabetes

Debunking Diabetes Myths, Is a Diabetic Always Diabetic? MYTH BUSTED Diabetics can consume rice and fruits.
Debunking Diabetes Myths, Is a Diabetic Always Diabetic? MYTH BUSTED Diabetics can consume rice and fruits.
When you're a diabetic, you're a diabetic for life. Is it true that persons with diabetes are doomed? Are you one of the 463 million people worldwide who suffer from diabetes? If you are, you may have already come across a plethora of ideas and even well-intended unwanted advise on how to regulate your blood sugar level. Unfortunately, some of these pieces of advise may be unsupported by science or, worse, may be harmful to your health. Here are some of the most common diabetes falsehoods that have been tossed our way.
Carbohydrates are harmful! While it is true that carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, which affect blood glucose levels, carbs are not always to blame. Fiber-rich carbohydrates from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains do not raise blood sugar levels as quickly as refined sugars found in candies, pastries, and other processed foods. Indeed, vegetables such as bitter gourd, also known as ampalaya in India, have insulin-like characteristics that can help decrease blood sugar levels. The primary source of energy in the body is glucose from carbohydrate, followed by fat. It is also the brain's preferred energy source. A very low carbohydrate diet will hinder thyroid hormone activation and conversion. These T3 and T4 hormones are involved in metabolism, which is the process by which carbs are broken down and glucose is used as energy. Choose your carbohydrate sources wisely. Choose fiber-rich fresh veggies and whole grains such as brown rice.
Carbohydrates are harmful! While it is true that carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, which affect blood glucose levels, carbs are not always to blame. Fiber-rich carbohydrates from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains do not raise blood sugar levels as quickly as refined sugars found in candies, pastries, and other processed foods. Indeed, vegetables such as bitter gourd, also known as ampalaya in India, have insulin-like characteristics that can help decrease blood sugar levels. The primary source of energy in the body is glucose from carbohydrate, followed by fat. It is also the brain's preferred energy source. A very low carbohydrate diet will hinder thyroid hormone activation and conversion. These T3 and T4 hormones are involved in metabolism, which is the process by which carbs are broken down and glucose is used as energy. Choose your carbohydrate sources wisely. Choose fiber-rich fresh veggies and whole grains such as brown rice.
Fruits are not permitted. Contrary to popular assumption, a diabetic can have fruits in moderation with meals. Fruits contain fructose, a natural sugar. Most fruits have a low to moderate glycemic index (GI) when compared to table sugar and other kinds of refined and processed sugar like high fructose corn syrup. The GI is a value assigned to food based on how rapidly it induces an increase in blood glucose levels. Foods with a GI of more than 70 are considered high. The GI ratings of several common fruits are as follows: banana 55, apple 36, grapes 46, mango 55, papaya 58, pineapple 66, orange 44. When eating fruits, however, portion management must still be followed. It is also better to consume it whole rather than juiced to reap the advantages of both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are necessary for blood glucose control.
Fruits are not permitted. Contrary to popular assumption, a diabetic can have fruits in moderation with meals. Fruits contain fructose, a natural sugar. Most fruits have a low to moderate glycemic index (GI) when compared to table sugar and other kinds of refined and processed sugar like high fructose corn syrup. The GI is a value assigned to food based on how rapidly it induces an increase in blood glucose levels. Foods with a GI of more than 70 are considered high. The GI ratings of several common fruits are as follows: banana 55, apple 36, grapes 46, mango 55, papaya 58, pineapple 66, orange 44. When eating fruits, however, portion management must still be followed. It is also better to consume it whole rather than juiced to reap the advantages of both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are necessary for blood glucose control.
Diabetics should avoid rice. It is not the rice's fault that your blood sugar levels have skyrocketed. It's your responsibility for eating too much of it and being unable to burn off excess calories through physical activity. When it comes to glycemic control, the type of rice counts. Brown rice has a GI of 55, while white short grain rice has a GI of 72. Brown rice has more resistant starch, which is a carbohydrate that is not digested in the small intestine but instead goes all the way to the colon for fermentation. Fermented fiber, also known as prebiotic fiber, provides food for the good bacteria in the stomach. The gut microbiome is made up of these beneficial microorganisms. It is essential not only for metabolism and nutrient absorption, but also for maintaining a healthy immune system, which is weakened in diabetics. If you prefer white rice, it is preferable to eat cooled and reheated rice (bahaw na kanin) to limit sugar absorption and boost resistant starch content.
Diabetics should avoid rice. It is not the rice's fault that your blood sugar levels have skyrocketed. It's your responsibility for eating too much of it and being unable to burn off excess calories through physical activity. When it comes to glycemic control, the type of rice counts. Brown rice has a GI of 55, while white short grain rice has a GI of 72. Brown rice has more resistant starch, which is a carbohydrate that is not digested in the small intestine but instead goes all the way to the colon for fermentation. Fermented fiber, also known as prebiotic fiber, provides food for the good bacteria in the stomach. The gut microbiome is made up of these beneficial microorganisms. It is essential not only for metabolism and nutrient absorption, but also for maintaining a healthy immune system, which is weakened in diabetics. If you prefer white rice, it is preferable to eat cooled and reheated rice (bahaw na kanin) to limit sugar absorption and boost resistant starch content.

A very low carbohydrate diet will hinder thyroid hormone activation and conversion.
"I will have diabetes because it runs in my family." Diabetes is inherited, but it is also influenced by lifestyle choices. You may have inherited the genes, but you also have the ability to suppress their expression. You are not doomed since epigenetics science exists. It is the study of how your behavior and environment might induce changes in the way your genes function. Despite having diabetes in your genes, you are more likely to have normal blood glucose if you eat well, exercise regularly, are able to manage stress effectively (including spiritual health), avoid toxins, and get enough rest. Even those with type 2 diabetes can achieve remission via successful lifestyle changes and behavior modification.
"I will have diabetes because it runs in my family." Diabetes is inherited, but it is also influenced by lifestyle choices. You may have inherited the genes, but you also have the ability to suppress their expression. You are not doomed since epigenetics science exists. It is the study of how your behavior and environment might induce changes in the way your genes function. Despite having diabetes in your genes, you are more likely to have normal blood glucose if you eat well, exercise regularly, are able to manage stress effectively (including spiritual health), avoid toxins, and get enough rest. Even those with type 2 diabetes can achieve remission via successful lifestyle changes and behavior modification.

At the end of the day, controlling your blood sugar requires a multifaceted approach rather than simply starving yourself and avoiding carbohydrates. To make your cells more sensitive to insulin, the hormone responsible for sugar absorption and energy usage, it also helps to exercise portion control and be attentive of your movement throughout the day.

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SOURCE: Manila Bulletin
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