Diabetes diet for Navratri: Healthy fasting tips to control blood sugar, foods to eat and avoid
1 year, 9 months ago

Diabetes diet for Navratri: Healthy fasting tips to control blood sugar, foods to eat and avoid

Hindustan Times  

Is it okay for people with diabetes to do Navratri fast? Diabetes diet for Navratri: Healthy fasting tips to control blood sugar, foods to eat and avoid Regular monitoring of blood sugar, adding complex carbs, sufficient fibre and protein and sleep well can all help people with diabetes to stay healthy during the nine days of fasting. Dr Prahlad Chawla, associated with Nishkaam Diabetes Care & Research, MD, FCCS, FICP, DFID, Fellowship in Diabetes in a recent video posted on YouTube shares healthy fasting tips for people with diabetes. Dr Chawla says people who monitor their blood sugar levels through glucometer and have good control on their blood sugar levels may not face a lot of problems in fasting during Navratri. Singhare and kuttu atta is very good for diabetes patients as they have complex carbs that keep sugar levels in control but deep frying it can be harmful and raise blood sugar," says Dr Chawla.

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