The 8 Wrong Habits That Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes – The Consulto’s Review

07:02 PM

Monday, June 12, 2023

I wrote – Nada Najid:

Some people commit a set of wrong habits on a daily basis, without realizing it, that make them more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

In the next report, The Consulto reviews the wrong habits that cause type 2 diabetes, according to the AARP website.

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Wrong habits cause diabetes

1- Skipping breakfast

A review published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2019 revealed that people who do not eat breakfast have an increased risk of developing diabetes.

Therefore, attention should be paid to eating breakfast daily, with the need to contain proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibers and complex carbohydrates.

2- Not drinking coffee

Some people do not prefer to drink coffee, because of its bitter taste, but it is one of the drinks that reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, because it contains plant compounds that maintain beta cells in the pancreas, which are responsible for producing the hormone insulin, according to a review published in the “Nutrients” magazine.

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3- Sit for half an hour

In a study published in Diabetes Care in 2021, researchers found that replacing just 30 minutes of a sedentary behavior, such as sitting, with physical activity reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 6 to 31%.

4- Drinking alcohol

It is necessary to stop drinking alcohol, because it causes chronic inflammation in the pancreas, which impairs the ability of beta cells to produce insulin, which leads to diabetes.

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5- Lack of sleep

A study published in Diabetes Care in 2022 shows that people with sleep difficulties, such as insomnia, have high blood sugar levels.

Research revealed that lack of sleep increases appetite, and with more foods rich in simple carbohydrates, such as pastries and sweets, blood sugar rises and weight increases.

6- Smoking

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that smoking increases the risk of developing diabetes by 30 to 40%.

7- Eat processed foods

After reviewing some studies, researchers noted that people who eat a large amount of processed foods are more likely to develop diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression, and cancer.

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8- Lack of communication with others

A study published in the journal Diabetologia found that people who feel lonely have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who are in constant contact with others.