🚨Uncontrolled Diabetes

Uncontrolled diabetes is a condition that occurs when blood sugar levels remain consistently high/low

It can lead to a number of health complications-heart disease,nerve damage,amputation&vision problem

A🧵on uncontrolled diabetes&it's complications 👇 ▶️What causes complications associated with diabetes?

➡️High sugar levels in your blood over a long period of time can seriously damage your blood vessels.

➡️If your blood vessels aren’t working properly, blood can’t travel to the parts of your body it needs to.

🚨Diabetes-The silent killer

India has the highest global prevalence of diabetes,with 212 million adults

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can cause blindness&leg amputation if not controlled

A🧵on what is diabetes,types of diabetes&lifestyle changes needed for diabetics👇 ▶️What is Diabetes?
As food is digested, it is broken down into glucose (also known as sugar), which provides energy and powers our cells.

Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, moves the glucose from the blood to the cells.

Carbohydrates & Diabetes
Carbohydrates play a significant role in controlling blood sugar levels.

The relationship between carbohydrates & diabetes is crucial,as carb intake directly affects blood sugar levels.

Here's a complete guide on carbohydrates 👇 ▶️Facts about carbs:

1. Carbs are the body’s preferred,primary source of energy.

2. Carbs are the fuel source for your brain.which is why when people go on a no-carb diets they’re irritable. Their moods completely change because their brains do not get the energy it requires.

Understanding Belly fat !

Excess belly fat has been linked to essentially every chronic lifestyle disease like heart disease,diabetes

Which means that reducing belly fat is one of the best things u can do for good health.

Here's a simple guide👇 ▶️ Introduction

Not all fat is created equal!!

There are 5 types of fat in the human body:

➡️ Essential Fat
➡️ Visceral Fat
➡️Subcutaneous Fat
➡️Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)
➡️Intramuscular Triglycerides

Visceral fat = belly fat

Diabetes & Fruits

"Can i eat fruits if I have diabetes?"

One of the most asked questions when it comes to nutrition for diabetes.

Fruits are loaded with nutrients,vitamins&antioxidants

What should u look for while selecting fruits,if ur a diabetic?

Here's a complete guide👇 🍎Introduction
The main sugar in fruit, called fructose, is quickly taken up by the liver, converted to glucose, and released into the bloodstream.

So, fruit can cause glucose levels to rise.

Pre-diabetes!
Prediabetes is a silent epidemic affecting millions worldwide

India has 136 Million people who are pre-diabetic!

It is the stage just before u develop type2 diabetes.The symptoms,are not as obvious as in the case of diabetes

A🧵on Prediabetes&ways to manage it👇 ▶️What is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is the body’s early warning signal to make necessary lifestyle changes before it develops into Type 2 diabetes.

It simply means that sugar levels have started to increase, but it isn’t high enough to be categorised as diabetes. Those

Sugar-The silent addiction!

Are u addicted to
🍩Sweets, chocolates
🧋Fruit juices/Cold drink
🍞 Biscuits/Rusk

These are loaded with sugar and have become silent addictions!

A thread🧵on why sugar is a silent killer and how to go about eliminating sugar from ur diet?👇 🔸Why is sugar bad ?
Eating too much sugar on a regular basis may lead to👇

▪️ Energy slumps:high intake of sugar causes our blood sugar levels to shoot,giving us that feel-good'high’,which is followed by a crashing slump that leaves us tired,irritable&craving more sugary foods

Millets&Diabetes
One type of food that has gained attention in recent yrs for its potential benefits in diabetes management is millets

Most people think that millets are excellent for diabetics

Let's understand different types of millets&whether they're good for diabetics?👇 🌾What is millets?
Millets are basically a group of small-seeded ancient grains, which were traditionally known as ‘Mota Anaj’.

The popularity of these grains have increased due to their high nutritional value& umpteen health benefits.

🥔Carbohydrates-should u cut down on them?🍚

Are you addicted to carbs( rice&potato)?🍚🥔
Should diabetics cut down on rice, potatoes, & other carbs?
Are carbs harmful to health in the long term?

A thread🧵on what are Carbohydrates&should u include them in ur diet?

Lets go👇 ▶️Facts about carbs:

1. Carbs are the body’s preferred,primary source of energy.

2. Carbs are the fuel source for your brain.which is why when people go on a no-carb diets they’re irritable. Their moods completely change because their brains do not get the energy it requires.

🥛FSSAI recently asked companies to stop A1 and A2 branding on milk

What is A1 and A2 milk?🤔
Are there any proven benefits of consuming A2 milk?

A thread🧵 explaining what is A1, and A2 milk

Lets go👇 🥛Milk contains two types of protein:
1️⃣Casein Protein (80%) and
2️⃣Whey Protein (20%).

Casein keeps you fuller for longer (it’s slow to digest) while whey can give you a more immediate energy boost (it’s absorbed quickly).

Pre-workout Nutrition!

Eating before u exercise- why,when& what!

While working out on a fasted state works for many,there is a bigger population that requires a small pre-workout to perform better

A guide on everything u need to know about pre-workout nutrition👇 🏋️To start, ask yourself some helpful questions around ur workout:
❓How is my energy level before a workout?
• If it’s low, try adding in a bit of carbohydrate-a fruit
• If u feel great,it’s likely that whatever u ate earlier in the day is still digesting&providing enough fuel

Thyroid!

Did you know that an estimated 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid diseases?

Thyroid disorder is a condition that affects the function of your thyroid gland.

Here's a thread🧵 on thyroid, different types and its dietary and lifestyle management👇 🔸Introduction
This butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck performs various metabolic processes, produces essential thyroid hormones
• Thyroxine or T4
• Triiodothyronine or T3
• Calcitonin
Manages homeostasis, helps burn calories, and aids growth and development.

🚨Metabolic Syndrome

1 in 3 Indians between the age of 30-39yrs suffer from metabolic syndrome, which includes
🩺obesity,
🩺 insulin resistance,
🩺hypertension,
🩺hyperlipidemia etc

A thread🧵on causes,dietary&lifestyle management of metabolic syndrome

Let's go👇 ⭕What is metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome or syndrome X, is a combination of several conditions that — together — increase a person's risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

Proteins-The building blocks of ur body

Almost 80% of our Indian population don't meet their daily protein requirements🤯🤯

FMCG players like Amul are betting big on the protein supplements market

A thread🧵on the importance of proteins & various sources of proteins👇 ▶️Protein is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining&enhancing ur overall health.

Whether you’re an athlete looking to build muscle, aiming for weight management, or simply interested in optimizing ur nutrition,protein can benefit u in some amazing ways.

Circadian Rhythm Fasting
“You are what you eat"

What if the timing of ur meal is just as imp as the quality of food?

Timing ur meals with ur body’s internal clock–known as circadian rhythm fasting

A🧵on what circadian rhythm fasting is&how u can adopt it in your daily life👇 🔸What is circadian rhythm?
Often called “sleep-wake cycle,” circadian rhythms regulate much more than alertness or sleepiness.

It refers to just about any physical, mental, or behavioral changes that repeat on a 24-hour cycle and help you adapt to your changing environment.

White sugar vs Brown sugar vs Jaggery-which one is better?

Sugar,brown sugar,jaggery different names of the same thing=SUGAR

Health conscious people switch to jaggery/brown sugar because it is "natural"

What is the truth?

A🧵on difference b/w them&which is a healthy option? 🍬Regular Sugar
Refined sugar is also made with sugarcane extracts or sugar beets, but undergoes several refining processes to produce white sugar.

HbA1c-The blood sugar test

Managing a lifestyle disease like diabetes,
is all about keeping blood sugar levels under control.

What is HbA1c? How frequently do u monitor it?
How to keep ur blood sugar in check?

A🧵 thread on all you need to know about HbA1c 👇 🩸HbA1c refers to glycosylated hemoglobin , a vital component of red blood cells that binds with glucose.

An HbA1c test is a blood test that gives you average blood sugar or glucose levels over the past two to three months.

Inflammation!
What is the most common health issue we r dealing with today?

Diabetes?heart disease?
No!
Inflammation is the root cause of all issues. Chronic inflammation can lead to obesity,heart disease,type2 diabetes

Here's🧵on what is inflammation, causes&ways to manage👇 🔸What is inflammation?
inflammation is a natural process that helps the body heal while defending itself from harm.

Inflammation is part of the body’s inflammatory response when it increases white blood cell and immune cell production that work together to fight infection.

Salt-Types of salt&which one is healthier!

Salt is a critical mineral,composed primarily of sodium chloride. It is important for many essential body functions like nerve health&muscle function

Is there something known as healthy salt?

A 🧵on types of salt,sodium content&usage👇 🧂Salt is a fundamental ingredient in cooking that enhances flavors, balances sweetness, and can even be a preservative.

Choosing the right type of salt for a particular dish or cooking method is essential to achieve the desired taste and texture.

World Hypertension Day!
High Blood pressure(Hypertension)

1 in 4 adults in India suffers from Hypertension!

Hypertension,if untreated,can cause health conditions-heart disease&stroke

A 🧵on causes of hypertension,Dietary&lifestyle changes required to manage HTN

Let's go👇 🔸What is it?
▪️Hypertension is a high arterial BP,the force exerted/unit area on the walls of arteries

▪️The systolic blood pressure(SBP),the upper reading in a BP measurement,is the force exerted on the walls of blood vessels as heart contracts&pushes blood out of its chambers

🚨Arthritis
More than 180 million people in India are affected by arthritis

Arthritis is a common medical condition in which the patients suffer from pain due to swelling&inflammation around joints

A thread🧵on causes,symptoms dietary &lifestyle changes to manage arthritis 👇 ▶️Introduction
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints,creating inflammation that leads to thickening of the lining of the joints.

People who have it experience swelling&pain in&around the joints& if untreated,it can end up damaging cartilage,or even the bones