It is the occasion of Navratri, so fasting is a holy thing. Fasting is not only a religious act but it is also beneficial for our body. By fasting, toxins come out from the body and the body becomes strong. But fasting can be a bit difficult task for diabetic patients. Diabetes is a disease that has to be taken very carefully to keep it under control. If diabetic patients fast, then problems can increase for them.
During fasting, there may be a sudden drop in glucose levels in a diabetic patient, which can lead to hypoglycemia. Due to which the patient may also have dizziness and fainting. Sometimes during the fast, the level of sugar in the patient’s blood can also increase. Increased sugar can cause problems like blurred vision, fainting, weakness and fatigue before the eyes.
If you are fasting, then take care of your health to avoid all these problems. During fasting, diabetic patients should take special care of their diet and keep the body hydrated. Let us know what are the important things to keep in mind during the fast.
Do a blood sugar test: If you are keeping fast, there may be fluctuations in food and drink, so it is important that you definitely test your blood sugar. When you are starting the fast and ending the fast at night, then definitely test the sugar. By doing a sugar test, it is easy to detect the level of sugar in the blood. According to the condition of sugar, you should include such foods in the diet which maintain the blood sugar level.
Keep body hydrated Diabetic patients keep the body hydrated during the fast. Problems can increase in summer, so diabetic patients should consume more and more water to keep the body hydrated. Consume buttermilk and curd in the diet. Consumption of curd and buttermilk is beneficial for diabetic patients and also keeps the body hydrated.
Consume things that make immunity strong: If you are fasting, then eat things that make immunity strong in the diet. You can consume green tea to make immunity strong. Use the effective herb Giloy, the immunity will be strong.
Consume these dry fruits: During fasting, if you stay on an empty stomach for a long time, then sugar can increase, during this time you should consume dry fruits. You can consume roasted makhana, almonds and walnuts in dryfruits.
If you have BP with diabetes, then avoid eating these things: Along with diabetes, if you also have blood pressure disease, then you should avoid consuming salty, chips and fries in the diet. These foods contain excess amount of salt and sugar which can increase the level of diabetes and blood pressure.