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Thyroid Doctor in Lucknow - Dr. Mayank Somani
He has been in this field for over 18 years and has been successful in managing various medical cases related to diabetes, obesity, thyroid disorders, and reproductive health.
He is also one of the few doctors who are certified as an expert in diabetes by the Association of Physicians of India (API).

Thyroid Doctor in Lucknow - Dr. Mayank Somani

I can have any amount of chapati or roti as I want because wheat is good for diabetes- Chapati made from whole wheat flour is a good choice for diabetic individuals. It is a better choice than Maida Chapati and is better compared to rice. But there is always a limit to something good. Consult a dietician on how many calories you should take for your weight and blood sugar level management.

I was told I have diabetes, so now I'll have to eat a special diet. -  People with diabetes eat the same foods that everyone eats. In fact, The American Diabetes Association no longer recommends specific amounts of carbohydrates, fat, or protein to eat. But they do suggest that people with diabetes get their carbohydrates from vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and legumes. Avoid foods that are high in fat, sodium, and sugar. These recommendations are similar to what everyone should be eating.

 

 

I skip chapati and rice, I only take fruits and salad because they are good for diabetes - This is surely not a good way to control your blood glucose levels as you cannot be on fruits and salad for your whole life. Macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fat are important for your body's metabolism otherwise you will become a nutrient-deficient person which itself will develop numerous health problems. So eat a healthy and balanced diet.

Keeping Fast improves sugar levels because I won’t eat anything the whole day- If you are on any anti-diabetic medicines, keeping fast will cause low blood glucose levels further causing extreme weakness and fatigue. But this will surely not control your blood glucose levels. When you “break” your fast by eating, you may also be more likely to develop too-high blood sugar levels. This only happens if you eat too many carbohydrates. If fasting prompts you to overeat carbohydrate-rich foods, it may not be the right plan for you.

 

 

People with diabetes cannot play sports or do any athletic activities- Having diabetes needn’t be a barrier to actively enjoying sports and exercise. Sport, or exercise of some form, is recommended for all people with diabetes because it brings a range of health benefits such as improved sensitivity to insulin. Whether you take part in the sport for competitive reasons, or purely for fun, it is a great way to stay healthy.

I will lose weight if I do vigorous exercise, I don’t need to follow any diet. – Rigorous exercise will give you some results of weight loss in the short term but not following a balanced diet will make your body malnourished. Exercise will lead to effective weight loss only if you combine it with a low-calorie balanced diet. Doing regular exercise has its own benefits like improving one’s metabolism and cardiovascular fitness.