Importance of A Proper Diet For Diabetics
The impairment of carbohydrate metabolism, that is the breakdown of glucose, from which energy is gained, due to impaired insulin action or absence of insulin can cause some problems if not properly dealt with. Insulin is required for the cells of the body to absorb/take up the glucose from the blood for utilization (to be used). Insufficient (not enough) insulin can cause the accumulation of glucose in the blood leading to a state of hyperglycemia. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus causes the fat stores of the body to be the main source of energy and are degraded very quickly. This excessive breakdown results in the production of a substance called acetyl CoA. In excess, acetyl CoA is converted to ketone bodies, namely acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone. A high level of ketone bodies in the blood is referred to as ketonemia while a high level of them in the urine is referred to as ketonuria. Prolonged starvation can also lead to ketone body formation. For this reason, maintaining just the right amount of glucose in the blood is important. You may ask yourself "what is so harmful about these ketone bodies?". There is usually a small quantity of ketone bodies in the blood but with overproduction and insufficient glucose levels, the vital organs of the body switch over to utilizing ketone bodies, in place of glucose. The preferred energy source for the vital organs of the body, especially the brain, is normally glucose. The liver makes ketone bodies in response to high levels of acetyl CoA but cannot utilize themfor energy.
Alcohol should be avoided in excessive amounts. Alcohol causes inflammation of the stomach, pancreas and intestines which impairs the digestion of food and absorption into the blood. The liver is responsible for the preparation of its removal and, in this process, acetaldehyde is produced, which interferes with the activation of vitamins. The conversion of alcohol can also prevent gluconeogenesis (the formation of glucose by the liver, most importantly, and kidneys) and cause hypoglycemia from the lack of production of glucose. Alcohol conversion by the liver can also encourage higher lipid (fats and oils) levels in blood which contributes to the progression of a heart attack.
Generally, diabetics should limit sweets, eat less fat, limit alcohol usage, eat often in adequate proportions being careful about when and how many carbs (carbohydrates) they eat, and eat lots of whole-grain foods, fruits and vegetables.
Everyone has their individual requirements so speak to your doctor about what is necessary for you.
The impairment of carbohydrate metabolism, that is the breakdown of glucose, from which energy is gained, due to impaired insulin action or absence of insulin can cause some problems if not properly dealt with. Insulin is required for the cells of the body to absorb/take up the glucose from the blood for utilization (to be used). Insufficient (not enough) insulin can cause the accumulation of glucose in the blood leading to a state of hyperglycemia. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus causes the fat stores of the body to be the main source of energy and are degraded very quickly. This excessive breakdown results in the production of a substance called acetyl CoA. In excess, acetyl CoA is converted to ketone bodies, namely acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetone. A high level of ketone bodies in the blood is referred to as ketonemia while a high level of them in the urine is referred to as ketonuria. Prolonged starvation can also lead to ketone body formation. For this reason, maintaining just the right amount of glucose in the blood is important. You may ask yourself "what is so harmful about these ketone bodies?". There is usually a small quantity of ketone bodies in the blood but with overproduction and insufficient glucose levels, the vital organs of the body switch over to utilizing ketone bodies, in place of glucose. The preferred energy source for the vital organs of the body, especially the brain, is normally glucose. The liver makes ketone bodies in response to high levels of acetyl CoA but cannot utilize themfor energy.
Alcohol should be avoided in excessive amounts. Alcohol causes inflammation of the stomach, pancreas and intestines which impairs the digestion of food and absorption into the blood. The liver is responsible for the preparation of its removal and, in this process, acetaldehyde is produced, which interferes with the activation of vitamins. The conversion of alcohol can also prevent gluconeogenesis (the formation of glucose by the liver, most importantly, and kidneys) and cause hypoglycemia from the lack of production of glucose. Alcohol conversion by the liver can also encourage higher lipid (fats and oils) levels in blood which contributes to the progression of a heart attack.
Generally, diabetics should limit sweets, eat less fat, limit alcohol usage, eat often in adequate proportions being careful about when and how many carbs (carbohydrates) they eat, and eat lots of whole-grain foods, fruits and vegetables.
Everyone has their individual requirements so speak to your doctor about what is necessary for you.
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Also, Limit alcohol. Even if you eat healthy, you may be drinking on the pounds by consuming too much alcohol. Alcohol can also raise blood pressure and triglycerides while lowering HDL, the “good” cholesterol.Limit alcohol intake to one drink (5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of liquor) per day if you are a woman, two drinks per day if you are a man.
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