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Diwali, the great festival of lights, joy and happiness, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. On this auspicious occasion, various types of dishes, sweets, salty and delicious dishes are prepared in homes. Sweetening each other’s mouths and welcoming guests are the main parts of this festival. But for those who have the problem of diabetes (high blood sugar), this festive season is no less than a big test. In this combination of taste and health, even a little carelessness or uncontrolled eating habits can increase your blood sugar level to dangerous levels. Doctors and health experts say that a little mistake can turn the happiness of Diwali into a trip to the hospital. If you are also a diabetic patient or have a sugar patient in your house, then it is mandatory to take some very important precautions while enjoying sweets this Diwali so that your health remains completely safe.
During Diwali, there is abundance of mawa, sugar syrup, cashew katli and all kinds of rich fat sweets from market to home. This is the most challenging time for diabetic patients because insulin resistance and increased blood sugar weakens the body’s immunity. When patients ignore doctor’s advice and eat too much sugar, flour and sweets made from refined oil, the glucose level in their body suddenly spikes. This can lead to fatigue, dizziness, excessive thirst, and in severe cases, medical emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis. Therefore, it is very important that you do not compromise with your health in the festive spirit.
Suffering from diabetes does not mean that you should stay away from happiness this Diwali and not eat anything sweet. You just need to choose smart and healthy options in your diet. To keep your blood sugar under control during these festival days, take special care of these sure things:
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Choose healthy sugar-free options: Consume limited quantities of artificial sugar or stevia based sugar-free sweets available in the market. Apart from this, you can prepare natural sugar sweets made from dates, figs or dry fruits at home.
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Take care of portion control: If you feel like eating too much sweets, then instead of eating the whole piece, taste only a small piece, so that your cravings are satisfied and the sugar level does not increase suddenly.
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Maintain balance of hydration and fiber: Before the festive feast, drink plenty of water and include salad and fiber rich things in your diet, so that the absorption of glucose in the body slows down.
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Regular walks and blood sugar check: Don’t stop your morning walk or physical activity amid the busyness of Diwali. Also, keep checking your blood sugar level regularly with a glucometer once or twice a day.
During festive days, due to hospitality and work pressure, many times people forget to take their medicines or insulin on time, which can be very dangerous. Do not let your routine get disturbed and take your medicine only at the time prescribed by the doctor. Apart from this, avoid eating heavy and fried foods at night. If you ever feel chest tightness, extreme weakness or extreme nervousness, contact a doctor immediately. By adopting these small precautions, you can celebrate a safe, healthy and joyful Diwali with your family without any health risk.