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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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Minerals( potassium and calcium)

Potassium: Potassium is very essential to our body. The normal range of potassium in our body is 5.2 to 3.6 mmol/L.
Function:
Potassium is an important component in our body. Potassium combines with sodium, both keep water and base, acids in balance in the body.
  • Potassium protects from cardiac disease.
  • Potassium has a negative charge, which combines with positively charged sodium, both involved in the conduction of nerve impulses.
  • Potassium controls blood pressure in our body.
Source: potassium has a rich source in banana, orange, apricot, dried fruits etc.
Calcium: The normal quantity of calcium in our body is 8.5 to 10.2mg/dL. Calcium is very important for stronger bones. Calcium also involves in the functions of muscle contraction and blood clotting.
What happened with too much calcium?
Too much calcium in our body causes muscle pains, mood disorders, abdominal pain, kidney stones etc.
How does kidney stones form?
When urine has more crystalline compounds like calcium, oxalate and gets stick together in the results form a stone in the kidney.
Symptoms:
  • Urine colour becomes pin, red or brown.
  • The urine becomes loudy and foul smell.
  • Pain or burning sensation during urination.
  • Severe pain starts in the side, back, and below the ribs.
  • Blood in the urine.
Lack of calcium causes:
  • Patient loss their memory.
  • The patient goes to depression and a hallucination.
  • Lack of calcium causes a bone fracture during small accidence.

Source of calcium:
  • All dairy products like milk cheese etc are the rich source of calcium.
  • Green leafy vegetables and soya beans contain a rich source of calcium.
  • Nuts also contain rich sources of calcium.

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