Endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova spoke about a study that showed, at first glance, a controversial result: a low-carb diet increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20%.
— It would seem that everything should be the other way around: the fewer carbohydrates we eat, the better our health and the lower the level of insulin in the blood. But it's not that simple, the doctor noted in her blog.
The large-scale study involved 40,000 middle-aged men and women. They were observed for 10-17 years.
Specialists closely monitored the participants' diet, right down to the quality and quantity of carbohydrates consumed.
It turned out that a low-carb diet increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20%. The diet was compared to an average of 38% carbohydrates and 55%.
Why did this happen? Pavlova gives the following arguments:
- the quality of carbohydrates is very important. People often make the wrong choice. For example, white bread contains very few nutrients
- a low-carb diet involves high fat consumption and low consumption of fiber products, and this has a negative impact on health. The keto diet, for example, can be very dangerous.
The diet should be balanced, the doctor emphasizes. The ideal combination: 30% proteins, 30% fats and 40% carbohydrates. Carbohydrates should be minimally processed and rich in fiber. Fats – vegetable, seafood and white meat.
Let's recall the symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
1. Frequent urination, especially at night.
2. Constant thirst.
3. Fatigue and weakness. Impaired sugar processing in the body can lead to a decrease in energy and cause a feeling of fatigue and weakness.
4. Increased appetite, constant feeling of hunger.
5. Slow wound healing.
6. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause vision problems, such as blurred or decreased visual acuity.
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Zukhra Pavlova Medicine endocrinologist