Diabetes and Ramadan

During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, use oral medications and smoking during daylight hours, before fajr (dawn) to sunset. Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory upon every sane, healthy Muslim whose reached puberty and is not traveling during the time of fasting. But how can Muslim diabetic patients restrain from eating their drugs? What are the complications that they may face during Ramadan? 

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Snacks for Type 2 Diabetes

Snacks have to be included in the dietary menu planning for people with Type 2 Diabetes. Most people think that food for snacks contain high in sugar and fats. Or else, when it comes to snacking, people often think it should be taken to help curb hunger. But, what is the right definition of ‘snacks’ for people with Type 2 Diabetes.

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Use Vegetables to Manage Your Weight

Vegetables have low in calories which can help you to lose weight. Vegetables are very important as a part of healthy diet. They provide a bundle of vitamins and minerals for your body. There is no single vegetable provides all nutrients that we need everyday. Eat plenty of varied vegetables everyday to get sufficient vitamins and minerals for healthy body. There are many ways to lose or maintain body weight. Using more vegetables with grain products, lean meats, beans and nuts is a safe healthy diet. Including vegetables into your meals not only help you to reduce weight, but it also helps to reduce the risk of cancers, heart diseases, strokes, eye and digestive problems. 

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Don’t Give Up to Lose Weight

Did you know, research shows that it takes 12 weeks or average to form new habits? So, try not to give up with your losing weight program. Just continue and believe that you will get ideal body weight with less risk of getting any health problems. The end of the 3rd month, healthy eating and regular exercise will become habits which are the key to losing weight and keeping it off. 

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Capsaicin from Chili Peppers

There is a substance known as capsaicin which can be found mainly in chili peppers. It gives chili peppers the characteristic pungent flavor producing mild to intense spice when eaten. Many benefits of capsaicin had been reported in obesity, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, cancers and dermatological. 

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