Arvind Kejriwal Diabetes: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is lodged in Tihar Jail in the Delhi liquor scam case, has been allowed to keep toffee with him in the cell. According to media reports, officials have seen Kejriwal keeping a sugar sensor and glucometer along with Isabgol, glucose and toffee on the table. Reports say that the court had directed the jail authorities to allow the Delhi Chief Minister, who is suffering from diabetes, to consume these items so that his blood sugar level remains under control. Let us tell you that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi also wrote on her social media platform X, ‘On March 21, ED arrested Arvind Kejriwal and since then his weight has fallen by 4.5 kg. Kejriwal has diabetes. Despite health problems, he serves the country 24 hours a day.
How is toffee helpful in controlling blood sugar?
Heart specialist doctors say that sugar can rapidly increase glucose levels in patients with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), hence the use of toffee is sometimes beneficial. To keep blood sugar level under control, diabetic patients are often advised to keep toffee with them. Doctors say that carbohydrates like sucrose, fructose and lactose found in fruits and dairy products provide instant energy. Such carbohydrates are also found in chocolate, toffee and sweets. Eating toffee increases low blood sugar rapidly and can reduce symptoms like weakness, tremors or confusion.
How much toffee should one eat in diabetes?
According to health experts, blood sugar level can be maintained with toffee, but it should be remembered that too much toffee or sweet things can increase the blood sugar level, which can be dangerous. Especially diabetic patients should not be careless about this. Apart from this, diabetic patients should also be alert about the consumption of sugar. To manage blood sugar levels, one should go for options with low glycemic index.
Reason for increasing blood sugar level in the body
According to health experts, it is quite challenging for diabetic patients to maintain normal glucose levels up to 70 mg/dL and 100 mg/dL. Disturbances in lifestyle and eating habits, worsening of sleep patterns and less physical activities can also lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels. In such a situation, any kind of carelessness should be avoided and after understanding the problem, one should go to the doctor.
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