Endocrinologist Armine Afonina: unsweetened foods that lead to diabetes include mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, bread.
Susceptibility to diabetes is often associated with the use of sweets, but endocrinologist Afonina stated in an interview: the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can increase even in cases where people do not eat sweets. Unsweetened foods also lead to diabetes – such, in the first place, are foods with a high glycemic index.
The glycemic index (GI) reflects the rate of absorption into the blood of glucose released during eating and its breakdown by the digestive tract. The high GI of a product means that after eating it, glucose enters the blood very quickly, and the level of sugar in it rises sharply.
Doctor Afonina named mashed potatoes among unsweetened foods leading to diabetes. This dish, very popular in Russia, has a high glycemic index, and its frequent or excessive consumption contributes to problems such as high blood sugar, insulin resistance, obesity.
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“If we talk about unsweetened foods that can dramatically increase glucose, then these are wheat bread, any wheat flour baked goods, mashed potatoes, white rice, small pasta, canned beans, corn, instant cereals, semolina, couscous, muffins , corn flakes, popcorn, chips, boiled beets, carrots and pumpkin, dried fruits, ”the doctor listed a more complete list to Izvestia.
The specialist advised to carefully monitor the diet and avoid sudden changes in blood sugar. Protein, fiber, healthy fats help to normalize its level.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Armine Afonina Healthy lifestyle endocrinologist, nutritionist