A healthy diet, physical exercise, and treatments prescribed by your doctor are the three strategies for controlling diabetes. What drinks are suitable for diabetics?
In making a report published in the Spanish magazine "Miquor con Salud", author Anna Villarasa said that when making recommendations for diabetics, these people tend to think exclusively about what foods they can eat and which should be avoided. But they rarely pay attention to the drinks that are available and not available to them.
This does not mean that these patients have to consume specific drinks, but some of the drinks available on the market are not suitable for them because they contain large amounts of carbohydrates or sugars that change blood sugar.
The author reported that diabetics suffer from a problem regulating insulin secretion and controlling blood sugar levels. However, it is necessary to manage these levels appropriately because high or low blood sugar can have serious health consequences.
It is important to follow healthy eating guidelines to maintain a good lifestyle, and also to prevent possible complications and diseases from occurring in the future as possible.
The writer said that the best drinks that suit diabetes patients throughout the day are those that do not change blood glucose values are:
Carbonated water
There is no doubt that water is a healthy drink recommended for everyone. In fact, it is the best moisturizing option, as water is one of the main components of the body, and thanks to it it can perform some functions, including temperature regulation, joint protection and waste disposal.
The author added that the water does not increase the level of glucose in the blood, and this also applies to the sparkling water (which contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas, which gives it the presence of bubbles, and also called soda water).
Although soda is one of the drinks that diabetics can consume, it should not be misused because it contains a lot of gases, and sometimes it contains large amounts of salts.
Besides, people with gastroesophageal reflux and heartburn should also be careful when drinking soda water as it may worsen their symptoms.
Herbs, tea and coffee infused
The author mentioned that herbs, coffee and tea infusions are drinks suitable for diabetics as long as they are not sweetened with sugar. In addition, these drinks not only quench thirst, but also have other health benefits.
For example, green tea may help reduce anxiety and improve memory and attention. Its effects may also include prevention of certain diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, or high blood pressure.
Sugar-free soft drinks
The writer added that soft drinks are not among the recommended drinks for diabetics. Yet today there are many drinks that do not contain sugar and that are sweetened with artificial sweeteners that do not raise blood sugar, such as aspartame and saccharin.
However, you should always read the labels to ensure that the drink does not contain sugar. Also, the nutritional recommendations in this regard are the same for the general public, as it is not recommended to drink excessively this type of beverage because it does not contain nutrients.
Unauthorized drinks for diabetics
The author explained that diabetics cannot consume any type of beverage that contains a high level of sugar because it may change the blood sugar level. Therefore it is not recommended to consume the following drinks:
- Juices, whether ready-made or squeezed at home, do not contain added sugar, because they contain sugars that are naturally present in fruits but are quickly absorbed and raise blood sugar.
- Sugary soft drinks.
- Milk shake with sugar.
What about milk?
Cow's milk, goats or sheep milk can be drunk because it is rich in nutrients, such as calcium and protein, but the calories in it must be calculated and deducted from the daily intake.