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Ït is all the more important for a diabetic to be mentally healthy and not to be deprived of their favorite desserts. Renowned Diabetologist Dr Waleed Al Dhahi who is also a fellow of the Joslin’s Diabetes Center in Harvard University and Chief of Kuwait Diabetes Society recently stated that there are over 400,000 diabetics in Kuwait which is about 10% of the population. While new variants of Stevia have greatly masked these after taste effects and formulators use various additives to further mask taste, imagine a diabetic eating a Baklava or an Indian Laddu made with an artificial sweetener! " says Ashwathi. It is a well-known fact that sweets or bakery products made with artificial sweeteners have a poor residual after taste. "Here in this part of the world, sweets are a part of daily life. It is highly recommended for people with type 2 diabetes to eat healthy and to exercise regularly, Ashwathi emphasized. Although diabetes has no cure, one can take steps to manage their diabetes and stay healthy. Fahd Al Mulla and others in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in October 2020 on the prevalence of diabetes in Kuwait indicate that the majority of diabetics suffer from Type 2 Diabetes. Aloe vera improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood glucose absorption.”Ī study published by Dr Abdullah Al Kandari, Dr. Fennel seeds lowers blood glucose levels by delaying absorption and flax seeds lowers blood glucose absorption while lowering inflammation. Black pepper lowers insulin resistance while cumin stimulates insulin production and lowers insulin resistance. Cinnamon increases glycemic action through insulin mimicking action. Fenugreek helps to lower blood sugar by delaying the digestive mechanism. Each herbal extract in Diabliss Sugar plays a significant role. However, when fortified with various herbs, the GI of cane sugar comes down between 45 to 48 making it safe for diabetics. These are typically rich in fiber, protein and/or fat” Ashwathi stated.Įlaborating on the Diabliss cane sugar, Ashwathi said, “Foods with a GI less than 55 are classified as Low GI Foods while foods within the range of 55-70 are called Intermediate GI foods.
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Meanwhile, foods with a low GI are digested and absorbed at a slower rate, and subsequently, cause a slower rise in blood sugar levels. Foods with a high glycemic index, or GI, are quickly digested and absorbed, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar. The measure ranks food on a scale of zero to 100. In simple words, the glycemic index, is a measure of how quickly a food causes our blood sugar levels to rise. “Diabetics are advised to avoid regular sugar because of its high glycemic index (GI).
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Diabliss Sugar which is made in India, is cane sugar fortified with herbal extracts of several known herbs and spices mainly fenugreek, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, fennel seeds, flax seeds and aloe vera. However, people with type 2 diabetics can also enjoy sweets and sweeten their beverages like any normal person, says Ms Ashwathi Suresh whose family-owned Lotus Limited General Trading Company has introduced “Diabliss sugar” in Kuwait.
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It is not so easy to control our taste buds and feel deprived. One of the major concerns of a diabetic patients is to say No to his or her favorite sweets. The study further says that these are responsible for about 90% to 95% of diabetes cases in Kuwait.ĭiabetics is not only common among Kuwaitis but also among the expatriate community in Kuwait and prevalence of diabetes among expatriates are lesser when compared to Kuwaitis. Obesity and an inactive lifestyle are two of the most common causes of type 2 diabetes. Sedentary lifestyle and eating habits are the major cause for diabetes.