Diwali eating rules for diabetics: 5 eating tricks to enjoy the festival
Tips for diabetes to manage their blood sugar level
When a table full of mouthwatering dishes is spread in front of you, it is hard to control yourself. After all, what's Diwali without good food. But for those dealing with diabetes things aren't that easy. They need to be particularly careful about the type of food they choose during the festive season to avoid a spike in the blood sugar level. Some even skip sweets completely to keep their sugar levels in check. If you are one of those suffering from diabetes and wondering what to eat and what to avoid this festive season, we have got you covered. Here are 5 eating tricks to enjoy Diwali to the fullest.
Stick to your daily routine
If
you know that you have to eat out at night, do not shuffle your daily
schedule due to it. Most people before a big dinner fast or overexercise
to compensate for the additional calories they would consume at night.
The truth is that the compensation misfires badly. Both fasting and
overexercising can make you eat more at night. So, stick to your daily
routine. Have a meal and work out as you do regularly.
Have something before heading out
Before
you step out of your home, have something healthy like curd rice or
some snack. It will help to keep your blood sugar level in control and
also prevent overeating. Going to a dinner famished increases the
chances of overeating and spike in the blood sugar level. It can make
you feel bloated and acidic.
Be careful with alcohol intake
Just
like sugar, alcohol too contains empty calories that can easily spike
your blood sugar level. So, choose a drink that contains fewer calories
like vodka and whisky. Also, stick to just one or two drinks not more
than that. In the case of non-alcoholic drinks, have fresh juice without
sugar or coconut water. If you are a diabetic avoid mocktails and
cocktails at all costs.
Mind the portion size
When
you are eating out, make sure to eat as much you do on normal days.
Look for healthy options of food, like less fried and fatty foods and
mind the portion size. Both these things can contribute to a rise in the
blood sugar level. So, be careful about it. Given a choice, have
homemade food rather than food from a restaurant.
Homemade sweets are the best
Just
because you are a diabetic, does not mean you cannot enjoy sweets. You
can have sweets as others do just mind your intake level. For someone
suffering from diabetes, we would recommend having homemade sweets.
Sweets made at home are healthier and you can also swap some ingredients
to make it better. There is no harm in eating sweets if you are mindful
of your eating habit.
The bottom line
Just by keeping a few things in mind, you can enjoy the festival of light just like others. Remember to take your medicines on time and follow a healthy routine the next day to stay fit.