A population-based Indian Council of Medical Research–India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study has made dietary recommendations for newly diagnosed diabetes, and prediabetes, Times of India reported.
The study was recently published in the journal Diabetes Care.
What is diabetes remission?
For newly diagnosed diabetes, the study recommends reducing carb consumption to 55%, increasing protein and fat to 20% and 25%, respectively. The study is suggesting is to increase more plant and animal proteins and cut down a small portion of carbs.
Wheat is equally bad?
While emphasizing on reducing the consumption of white rice to manage diabetes, Dr V Mohan, one of the authors of the study, told the media that wheat is equally bad.
If you are having 2 cups of rice or 4 rotis for lunch, you can replace one roti or 1-1/2 cup of rice with good protein.
The expert also recommends against consumption of red meat. Plant protein is good, fish and chicken are also good, but not red meat, he says.
What are the risk factors?
The risk for diabetes is promoted by:
– Obesity
– Physical inactivity
– Sedentary lifestyle
– Unhealthy diet
– Behavioural habits
– Genetics
– Less sleep
– Stress
– Exposure to pollutants
– Uncontrolled blood pressure
– Uncontrolled blood cholesterol
Controlled blood pressure and lipid level can delay the start of the complications associated with diabetes.
Risks associated with diabetes:
Diabetes is a progressive disorder; it causes severe complications as and when it progresses. Unmanaged diabetes makes the person prone to vascular diseases. “Uncontrolled diabetes leads to increased risk of vascular disease and much of the burden of type 2 diabetes,” says the 2021 research study. Several research studies have also linked diabetes with liver disease, cancer, mental health and disability.
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