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Therapist Romanenko: it is undesirable for people with diabetes to fast

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Therapist Tatyana Romanenko named diseases in which one should not observe a strict long fast with the rejection of animal protein.

Therapist Romanenko noted in an interview that fasting should not be done by people with diabetes. The doctor explained: during fasting, foods with animal protein are excluded from the diet, while it becomes more food containing carbohydrates. The use of a large amount of carbohydrate foods contributes to an increase in blood glucose levels, which is highly undesirable in diabetes or prediabetes. disease, pancreatitis, liver disease.

“Saturation of the diet with carbohydrates can lead to an exacerbation of those chronic diseases of the digestive system that already exist,” Romanenko explained to Moscow 24.
The therapist recalled that in fasting, when switching to plant foods, the body receives a lot of fiber. Only a healthy intestine can cope with its processing. If a person had any deviations in the state of the intestine, he risks suffering from exacerbations and painful symptoms.

Romanenko stated: before you start fasting, it would be best to discuss this idea with your doctor.

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The specialist also said that strict fasting is not safe for the elderly. In the elderly years of life, protein metabolism disorders often occur, there is not enough muscle mass. Refusal of protein foods can exacerbate the problem.

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Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote that playing sports with excess weight threatens the development of heart disease.

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.

Tatyana Romanenko Tatyana Romanenko Healthy lifestyle therapist