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Around 422 million people in the world are suffering from diabetes, according to the World Health Organization. Diabetes, a chronic and metabolic disease, causes the blood sugar levels in the body to rise abnormally. If not detected in time and taken necessary measures to manage it, diabetes can cause serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
Around 422 million people in the world are suffering from diabetes, according to the World Health Organization. Diabetes, a chronic and metabolic disease, causes the blood sugar levels in the body to rise abnormally. If not detected in time and taken necessary measures to manage it, diabetes can cause serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health concerns in India. The 2019 International Diabetes Foundation Diabetes Atlas data suggests that India has the second-highest diabetics (around 77 million) after China. The data also says that more than 134 million Indians will become diabetic in the next 25 years.
Following a timely well-balanced diet is the best way to manage blood sugar levels. Here’s a list of some food items that can help keep diabetes in check.
Sweet potato is the only vegetable from the potato family that is known for its high nutritional value. Due to its glycemic index (a scale that rates the effect of a food item on blood sugar levels) of 44, it is referred to as a superfood for diabetics. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating sweet potatoes in moderation can keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range.
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