Navratri Fast: Chaitra Navratri is going to start from 9th April. During Navratri, which lasts for 9 days, people avoid eating things like onion, garlic, grains. Because of this, the diet changes completely these days. While this fast (Navratri Fasting) detoxes the body, it can also cause some health problems. In such a situation, if you are a diabetic patient and are going to fast for 9 days, then some things should be kept in mind, otherwise problems may increase.
Tips for diabetic patients before fasting during Navratri
pre fasting meal
Diabetic patients should eat proper food before fasting. Include foods containing complex carbohydrates in this. These carbs take more time to break down and digest. Therefore one does not feel hungry quickly. Before starting the Navratri fast, eat dry fruits or such fruits which have less sugar. During the fast, instead of sugar, choose sweet options like brown sugar, jaggery, dates. Avoid adding sugar or salt to curd and milk also.
consumption of healthy carbs
Diabetic patients should avoid carbohydrate foods during fasting. If you want, you can consume baked or boiled sweet potatoes in small quantities or eat healthy flour like buckwheat flour.
Samak rice can also be eaten with curd. You can consume cucumber raita, tomato products and foods with low glycemic index.
don’t eat fried things
People fasting during Navratri usually include fried and oily snacks or pakodas, tikkis or puris in their diet, but diabetic patients should avoid them. These can be harmful for them. Instead, you can eat things made through processes like baking, steaming and grilling.
Make changes in the rules of fasting
Diabetic patients who are going to fast should make a diet chart according to their doctor, so that it helps them in controlling sugar properly. One should also know the ways to control the amount of sugar in food.
seek help from family
If diabetic patients fast during Navratri, help from family should be taken. The fasting diet menu should be made together with them, so that they do not face any problems while following the fasting routine and also avoid the temptation to eat.
get regular checkups done
Fasting is risky for diabetic patients. In such a situation, follow the instructions given by the doctor completely. Also be aware of how many times you should check your sugar during the fast. Keep monitoring glucose regularly.
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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