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World Diabetes Day: Does Cutting Sugar Out Of Your Diet Prevent Diabetes?

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 every year. World Diabetes Day raises awareness about the different kinds of diabetes and how you can prevent them or manage them. Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does make.

India is the diabetes capital of the world and in most households, diabetes, also known as sugar, is known as cheeni ki bimaari (disease of sugar). Also, diabetes primarily is a health condition wherein your body blood sugar levels spike up.

Excessive amounts of added sugars have been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, likely due to negative effects on the liver and a higher risk of obesity. Natural sugars like those found in fruits and vegetables are not linked to diabetes risk, whereas artificial sweeteners are. Many studies have shown a link between the frequent consumption of sugar or refined carbs and the risk of diabetes. What’s more, replacing them with foods that have less of an effect on blood sugar may help reduce your risk

Start with these 6 tips:

  1. Cut sugar and refined carbohydrates from your diet. Eating foods high in refined carbohydrates and sugar increases blood sugar and insulin levels, which may lead to diabetes over time.
  2. Quit smoking
  3. Watch your portions. Eating too much food at one time has been shown to cause higher blood sugar and insulin levels in people at risk of diabetes.
  4. Exercise.
  5. Drink water
  6. Eat fiber. Consuming a good fiber source at each meal can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, which may help reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

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