As a rule, when diabetes is diagnosed, a diet is prescribed. According to Russian nutritionist Dr. Igor Pushkov, drinks play a special role in this diet. But they are also important for reducing the risk of the aforementioned disease.
In particular, the nutritionist recommends, in the absence of individual contraindications, to drink water to which cucumber juice or a few slices of vegetables have been added.
“This vegetable contains a lot of vitamins K and C, as well as potassium,” explains the doctor. “Several years ago, scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health conducted a small study in which participants replaced a 350ml serving of mineral water with a glass of cucumber water. At the end of the study, it turned out that in this way the amount of calories consumed decreased by 125 calories. Over the course of a year, this habit allowed patients to lose up to 7 kilograms of excess weight,” says the nutritionist.
He recommends adding lemon to the water (fresh lemon, not powdered citric acid). This fruit contains substances that break down fats; its juice, diluted with warm water, can create a more acidic environment in the stomach, facilitating more active digestion of food and activation of metabolism.
Two other beneficial ingredients that are useful to add to water are mint and ginger. “The famous American nutritionist Cynthia Sass recommends a drink consisting of water and lemon juice, cucumber and mint, as well as ginger. Such natural supplements improve lymphatic drainage, help remove excess fluid from the body, and stimulate the functioning of the intestines and stomach,” says Dr. Pushkov.
The nutritionist reminds that, according to statistics, the main cause of the mentioned type 2 disease is obesity.
In addition, other possible triggers are:
Untreated, this disease can lead to serious consequences. First, the immune system deteriorates greatly, according to actualno.com. Therefore, in various diseases, recovery takes much longer and chronic pathologies appear.
Wounds are much harder to heal. Blood vessels and nerve tissues are also affected. Atherosclerosis develops gradually. Possible kidney and eye damage.
Another complication is diabetic foot syndrome. This area of the limb is considered the most vulnerable place for diabetics. Pathological changes can lead to inflammation, ulcers and necrosis. In advanced cases, the leg can be amputated, exquis.ro cites.
2023-10-09 22:46:45
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