2023-08-06 21:29:08
Currently there is a significant number of people who suffer from sugar problems. For example, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), it is estimated that 62 million people live with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the region of the Americas.
According to the website of the Ministry of Health, “diabetes is the fifth cause of death in people between the ages of 30 and 70 and the fifth cause of disability-adjusted life years in the country, as it causes blindness, amputations of lower limbs and damage to the kidneys and heart, hence the importance of recognizing how to prevent it”.
Glucose in the body comes from the food we eat or is produced by the liver, and is found in the bloodstream and reaches the different organs and cells, to be converted into energy. | Photo: Getty Images
Regarding the preventions that must be taken into account according to said portal, they appear:
“In order to prevent the onset of diabetes and its complications, it is important to consume natural and varied foods, include whole fruits and vegetables in each meal, preferably raw, reduce the consumption of ‘packaged products’, fast foods, soft drinks and sugary drinks, avoid the consumption of fats of animal origin and solid fats, such as margarine, butter and lard.
In the same way, integrate nuts, seeds and avocado into the diet, reduce the consumption of processed meats such as sausages, hams and bacon, avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages to reduce the risk of hyperglycemia, favor the consumption of poultry and fish over consumption of red meat such as beef.
Vitamins are key in food to control blood sugar levels. | Photo: Getty Images
Exercise and physical activity
“Physical activity improves blood sugar control, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, contributes to weight loss or maintenance of a healthy weight, and improves general well-being.”
It also emphasizes “reducing the amount of time spent in a sedentary state, for example, working on a computer, watching television; interrupt episodes of more than 30 minutes by briefly standing up, walking around, or doing other light physical activities.”
The medicinal herb that helps to ‘sweep’ excess sugar in the blood
It is important to identify the contraindications of sage. | Photo: Getty Images
Nature can be a great ally in preventing sugar-related diseases. Among the numerous protagonists that it has, sage appears. This plant has an effect called hypoglycemic, an agent that helps lower blood sugar. This is why it is recommended for people with health problems of this type.
In addition to its properties to lower blood sugar levels, it also has digestive properties, stimulates the appetite, for people who have problems with excessive perspiration, and is even used to heal skin lesions. The way to consume it can be in tea or as a cream.
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