Is Diabetes a sugar oriented disease or calories orientated disease? As we know a Diabetes patient always asked to reduce intake of sugary items and also consume food in small amounts in hour-two hours batches instead of consuming large amount of calories in one time. So the glucose level in body remains constant. But why it is only applied for sugar? As we know there are three main sources of energy for human body. Fat, Protein and Carbs. These all provide calories (energy) to our body. So if sugars or carbs raise glucose level by providing calories to the body then why Fats and proteins are not considered for the same thing as they both are also provide calories to the body. Is this our digestion system which digest them differently or these are the fats and proteins which contain another things other than calories (energy? Please answer the all queries. Thanks.
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Hello, Thanks for the query I have gone through the details mentioned. Carbohydrate, proteins & fats all three are energy (calories) giving foods. But only carbohydrtaes get converted to glucose after digestion. Proteins give amino acids, fats give fatty acids and triglycerrides. Only glucose needs hormone insulin to remove it from blood and send it to muscles, other tissue cells and for storage as glycogen. Therefore, any problem with Insulin, that is less of it or resistance to its action (insulin resistance), both these or individually each of these is the main cause for initiating high blood glucose level. So diabetes is mainly a glucose and insulin related problem. Since our calories come from carbs to the extent of 60 to 70 %, of every individual's diet, maximum concentration is given its intake. If carbs are reduced, glucose level does come down. Thanks.
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Kindly read about nutrition and metabolism from the internet to understand the concept and how in diabetes it gets affected. In daibetes, the secretion of insulin is not sufficient or sometimes very low (in which case insulin injections can be given ). Since carbohydrates and sugars give glucose much faster (easy to metabolise) they should be take in moderation. Read about glycemic index of food substances. While other sources also give glucose along with other essential nutrients (but through a complex mechanism) and therefore do not rise the glucose levels rapidly. A balanced diet is important for the body to function properly. The calorie intake should be based on the needs of the person (activity level ). It is also important to control the total calories so that one can maintain an ideal body weight (overall lifestyle changes can help in controlling the sugar levels along with the medicines prescribed by the doctor.
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