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Morning Routine for Diabetics: What to Eat, Avoid, and Do

Morning Routine for Diabetics: What to Eat, Avoid, and Do Morning Routine for Diabetics: What to Eat, Avoid, and Do Living with diabetes is no walk in the park, but here’s the good news: a solid morning routine can change the game. How you kick off your day—what you eat, what you skip, and what you do—can set you up to manage your blood sugar like a pro, keep your energy humming, and feel more in control. I’ve been there, watching friends and family figure this out, and I’ve learned a thing or two about what works. In this guide, we’re diving deep into the best breakfast choices, the sneaky stuff to avoid, and the little habits that make a big difference. Plus, I’ve thrown in an FAQ section to tackle those nagging questions we all have. Ready to make your mornings work for you? Let’s get started! Why Mornings Matter When You Have Diabetes Mornings are your reset button. After fasting all night, your body’s primed to either soar or stumble de...
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Carbohydrates


Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the neutral compound of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen. Daily taken carbohydrates per day is 225 to 320 grams. if we want to weight loss, we have to take 50 to 150 grams of carbohydrates per day. Carbohydrates are of four types.
               (1)Monosaccharides
               (2) Disaccharide
               (3) Oligosaccharides
               (4) Polysaccharides

(1) Monosaccharides: Monosaccharides have only one sugar molecule.
Ex: Glucose, Fructose, Galactose etc.
(2) Disaccharides: Disaccharides have two sugar molecules.
Ex: Sucrose, Maltose, lactose etc.
(3) Oligosaccharides: Oligosaccharides have two to ten sugar molecules.
Ex: Raffinose, Stachyose etc.
(4) Polysaccharides: Polysaccharides have ten or more sugar molecules.
Ex: Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose, other fibers etc.

Function:
  • Carbohydrates give energy to our body.
  • Excess carbohydrates in our body are converted into fats by glucagon hormone. Which store as energy.
  • It helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
  • It helps in the secretion of digestive juice.
  • Carbohydrates are useful for brain function. 20% of carbohydrates are used by the brain.
  • Carbohydrates like fibers are very useful for digestion.
Easily digestible carbohydrates:
  • Corn syrup: It is made with corns. Which has 100% glucose.
  • Fructose: Fructose is a simple sugar, Which is present in most of the fruits, honey, and root vegetables.
  • Galactose: Galactose is a simple sugar, which is present in milk and milk products.
None digestible carbohydrates: Dietary fibers are the polysaccharides. It is one type of cellulose, which is not digested in our body. Because there is no enzyme in our body to digest cellulose. But in ruminants cellulose is digested by bacteria.     
Effects of excess carbohydrates:
  • Excess carbohydrates in our body are converted into fat by glucagon hormone,
    which increases the LDL cholesterol in our body. It causes coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity etc.
  • Excess carbohydrates in the blood may cause type 2 diabetes.
  • Excess carbohydrates may cause digestive problems like delayed digestion, or gastroparesis.
  • Excess carbohydrates decrease the immune system.
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