The number of patients with diabetes increases rapidly
Diabetes is a disease that remains together for life after once. It is considered incurable, but it can be controlled through the right catering and routine. Diabetes patients need special attention to their health. If negligence is taken, many other health problems can arise. Therefore, patients should adopt a balanced diet, regular exercise and proper routine. Apart from this, it is also necessary to make rules for drinking food and water at the right time.
Diabetes: a serious health problem
Diabetes is a disease related to excess of sugar in the blood, also known as “silent killer”. The reason for this is that it gradually damages the vital organs of the body. This can occur at any age, but type 1 diabetes is usually found in children, adolescents and young adults. At the same time, the risk of type 2 diabetes increases after the age of 40. This disease can also become a major cause of kidney and heart diseases.
Diabetes patients should not sleep in the afternoon
According to Dr. Avhad Gorakshnath, a doctor at RV Ayurveda Hospital in Mumbai, diabetes patients should avoid sleeping in the afternoon. If there is excessive fatigue and feeling of rest, then it can be beneficial to take the left side after meals for 10 minutes.
He also told that it is necessary to walk after lunch. If you do not sleep during the day, you can get good sleep at night. It is also very important for diabetes patients to follow the right meal time:
- Lunch should be taken till 12 noon.
- The dinner should be finished by 8 pm.
- One should not sleep immediately after dinner, but should keep a gap of 1-2 hours.
Drink lukewarm water, avoid cold water
According to Dr. Avhad Gorakshanath, diabetes patients should make a habit of drinking lukewarm water instead of cold water. However, drinking too much hot water can also be harmful. Before going to bed at night, water should be drunk according to thirst, forcibly drinking water should be avoided.
Apart from this, at least half an hour should be done daily, so that the blood sugar remains under control.
Yoga is necessary for diabetes patients
Yoga is helpful in controlling blood sugar. People suffering from diabetes should do yoga regularly. According to doctors, the following yogasanas can prove to be extremely beneficial:
- Gomukh posture
- Tadasana
- Yoga currency
- Kapalbhati Pranayama
- Anulom-Antonym Pranayama
