KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Do you have diabetes? This is a drink that is safe for diabetics to drink.
It is very important for diabetics to know the amount of carbohydrates consumed and how they affect your blood sugar.
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Not only food, diabetics also need to sort drinks properly.
Diabetics are encouraged to drink zero calorie or low calorie drinks. The main reason is none other than to prevent blood sugar spikes.
- Choosing the right drink can help diabetics to: Avoid unpleasant side effects
- Manage diabetes symptoms
- Maintain a healthy weight
The following are a variety of drinks that are good for diabetics:
1. White water
When it comes to hydration, plain water is the best choice for diabetics. That’s because water will not raise the blood sugar levels of diabetics.
Launching the Health Line, drinking enough water can help the body get rid of excess glucose through urine.
The Institute of Medicine recommends that men drink about 13 glasses (3.08 liters) of water a day and women drink about 9 cups (2.13 liters) of water a day.
If plain water doesn’t appeal to you, try making variations by making infused water. You can add lemon, lime, or orange slices to plain water.
You can also add aromatic herbs, such as mint, basil, or lemon balm to plain water.
2. Teh
Research has shown that green tea has a positive effect on your general health.
Green tea can also help lower blood pressure and lower harmful levels of bad cholesterol (LDL).
Some studies have even shown that drinking up to 6 cups (1.42 liters) of green tea a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
However, more research is needed to confirm this benefit. To be sure, when you are about to consume green tea, black tea, or herbal tea, make sure to avoid using sugar.
For a refreshing taste, make a tea with a few slices of lemon or choose a jasmine-scented tea.
3. Coffee
A 2012 study found that drinking coffee can help lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Researchers found that the risk level fell even lower in people who drank 2 to 3 cups per day.
This also applies to people who drink 4 cups or more per day. This effect applies to both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee.
So, if caffeine makes you nervous, feel free to grab a cup of decaffeinated coffee.
Just remember, like tea, your coffee should remain unsweetened. Adding milk, cream or sugar to coffee can increase your overall calorie count and can affect your blood sugar levels.
Many calorie -free or low -calorie sweeteners are available if you choose to use them.
4. Vegetable juice
Vegetable juice is considered better than fruit juice. The reason is, the average fruit juice contains sugar which can be dangerous for diabetics.
Diabetics can make vegetable juice by mixing green leafy vegetables, celery, or cucumber with a handful of berries for a supply of vitamins and minerals.
Remember to count processed berries as part of maintaining your carb intake for the day.
5. Low fat milk
Milk should be included in the diets of diabetics every day.
This is because milk contains many important vitamins and minerals for the body.
Milk that contains high calcium can help diabetics to keep their bones strong.
Launching Medical News Today, apart from containing calcium, milk is also rich in protein which can reduce blood sugar spikes.
However, to be healthier, diabetics should certainly choose unsweetened and low-fat milk. The consumption must also be limited.
The reason is, milk still contains carbohydrates (lactose) which can affect blood sugar levels.
The recommended daily intake of carbohydrates for diabetics is an average of 15-30 grams in one meal.
Meanwhile, in one glass of milk can contain at least 12 grams of carbohydrates. This means that diabetics are not recommended to consume more than one glass of milk a day. (Irawan Sapto Adhi)
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This article has been published on Kompas.com with the title “5 Good Drinks for Diabetes Sufferers”
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