Holi Diabetes Control: Celebrating Holi and getting completely immersed in colors has its own fun. People celebrate this day with open heart. Eat a lot of Gujhiya and sweets. However, blood sugar patients stay away from it. They are unable to eat anything even if they want to and try to keep themselves away from fun. Doctors also consider it right to improve the diet of diabetic patients during festivals. Because if there is carelessness in this then the blood sugar level increases and they have to face many problems. In such a situation, let us know how diabetic patients can control their sugar on Holi and also enjoy the festival…
Why can sugar increase during festivals?
According to health experts, more Gujhiya, sweets, cold drinks and potato dishes are prepared at home during Holi. If there is a diabetic patient in the house, then his mind also asks him to eat these things. The sugar level of those who are unable to abstain suddenly increases. In such a situation, they may face many problems. In such a situation, diabetic patients should take special care of their eating habits during Holi. One should avoid eating sweets or things made from potatoes.
What should diabetic patients eat during Holi?
Diabetes experts say that diabetic people can eat many types of foods during the festival of Holi. This has no effect on their sugar. Diabetic patients can consume dry fruits. Apart from this, if you feel like eating sweets then you can try fruits. Eating orange and apple can be beneficial. You can eat some sweets made from jaggery. By doing this the blood sugar level will not increase.
Keep checking sugar level regularly
Doctors advise that diabetic patients should keep checking their blood sugar level a day before and after Holi. Medicines should be taken at the right time. If patients take care of themselves in this way, there will be no impact on their sugar during Holi and they will be able to keep it under control.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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