Excess sugar consumption—more than a cola’s worth each day—can contribute to increased fat storage and insulin resistance.
Diabetes is a medical disorder in which the body’s ability to metabolise sugar is impaired. A mismatch between the quantity of sugar in the blood and the hormone insulin causes it. Specialised cells in the pancreas create this hormone. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by allowing glucose to enter our cells.
Diabetes affects more than one out of every ten Indians, with more than one in every five going undiagnosed. More than 90% of diabetics have type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body grows resistant to insulin. Type 1 diabetes is triggered by the immune system targeting the pancreatic insulin-producing cells. What causes the immune system to do this is still unknown.
The Body’s Sugar Metabolization
When carbohydrates are consumed, the body breaks them down in the gut to their most basic form, glucose. After then, glucose is taken into the bloodstream.
Insulin is the key that allows glucose to enter cells from the bloodstream. When glucose enters cells, it is used as fuel to generate the energy required to keep the body running.
Extra glucose that is not required for immediate energy generation is stored as fat and can be used to generate energy when needed.
Does Consuming Sugar Increase Your Diabetes Risk?
A healthy amount of sugar is part of a balanced diet. According to the American Heart Association, males should consume no more than nine teaspoons (or 36 grams, or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. It is advised that women consume no more than six tablespoons (25 grams, or 100 calories) each day.
According to the CDC, anyone over the age of two should limit their sugar intake to fewer than 10% of their daily calories. So, if you consume 2,000 calories a day, no more than 200 of them (roughly 12 teaspoons, or 50 grams) should come from sugar.
A 12-ounce standard Coca-Cola contains 39 grams of sugar, a 20-ounce regular Gatorade contains 34 grams of sugar, and a grande Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (with whipped cream and 2% milk) contains 50 grams of sugar.
Excess sugar consumption increases fat storage in the body. Increased fat buildup, particularly in the liver and around internal organs, causes the body to resist insulin action. The pancreas must therefore create more insulin to keep blood glucose levels within a normal range.
If this process of rising blood sugar continues, the pancreas will eventually be unable to keep up with rising insulin production, resulting in type 2 diabetes.
Sugar Substitutes and the Risk of Diabetes
Sugar substitutes can be natural, such as stevia (brand name Truvia), or synthetic, such as saccharin (Sweet’N Low), aspartame (NutraSweet), and sucralose (Splenda). They contribute zero to very little calories to your diet.
While they may not raise blood sugar in the short term, investigations on their long-term impact on weight gain and diabetes risk have yielded conflicting results. As a result, it is recommended that sugar replacements not be used in excess.
Recommendations for Sugar Consumption
Dietary Guidelines for Americans are developed together by the United States Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). These guidelines, like the CDC’s, indicate that added sugar account for no more than 10% of daily calories. Reading the nutrition label on the food you buy will help you keep track of the added sugar.
Sugar can be part of your diet if you choose naturally occurring sugars—those found in nutrient-rich foods like fruits and milk—over processed sugars and consume added sugars in moderation.
Our Outlook –
How are we able to Treat Diabetes Completely?
“Madhumeha” is the term for Diabetes in Ayurveda, which means ‘Sweet urine’. The manifestation of diabetes is through thirst or urination. According to Ayurveda, due to accumulation of Vata Dosha. Vata dosha accumulates in the large intestine and travels to the pancreas, which hampers its functioning.
Sometimes, Pitta Dosha also leads to diabetes. This is when Pitta gets accumulated in the small intestine before moving to the liver and may cause damage to pancreas. As the main constituent of Pitta is Agni, it burns out pancreas leading to Diabetes.
If the above things are taken into consideration, the treatment of Diabetes in Ayurveda starts with proper cleansing of the body and balancing of doshas. The treatment includes herbal combinations that are prepared based on individual Prakruti and Vikruti analysis. Ie. The treatment is based on a person’s body composition & which dosha is dominant. The treatments like Dhara, Udwarthanam, Thalam, etc are followed to reverse diabetes. The treatment also includes Panchakarma & Yoga procedures to address the root cause of disease. We have seen many patients successfully reversing Diabetes and now living a healthy life.
Unlike other treatment procedures that jump straight to symptom management, we address the root-cause of the disease. Our treatment for Diabetes has proved to achieve a near cure and symptom-free state. We focus on diet, use of potent herbs, meditation, massage with herbal oils and yoga. These classical ayurveda practices have proven & shown sustained results in our Diabetes Treatment.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Soumya Hullannavar, Lead Ayurveda Endocrine Specialist at Diabetes Reversal Clinics & EliteAyurveda Clinics. With over 15 years of experience in treating endocrine & diabetes cases
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