According to relevant statistics, about one-fourth of diabetes patients worldwide come from China, with a total of 140 million people, meaning there is one diabetic for every 10 people. From the data above, it can be seen that the incidence of diabetes is quite high. Therefore, people must always be vigilant in their daily lives to avoid high blood sugar and the onset of diabetes.
【Case】
Aunt He, 51 years old this year, is a housewife who enjoys watching dramas and playing mahjong in her spare time. Recently, she experienced sudden dizziness while doing housework, attributing it to fatigue and not paying much attention to it. However, it soon escalated to headaches and nausea.
At that time, Aunt He went to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination. The results showed that her fasting blood sugar was 9.7mmol/L, confirming a diagnosis of diabetes. Subsequently, the doctor investigated Aunt He’s diet, medical history, and discovered that she had a history of metabolic disease. She also had a particular fondness for a type of snack, amber walnuts, while watching dramas which affected her blood sugar levels.
WHO Statement: “Avoid “1 Walnut” Early, Eating One is Like 6 Jin of Sugar, Stay Hungry Instead of Touching It
Doctors mention that walnuts are rich in nutrients, containing various vitamins and trace elements, which are beneficial when consumed in moderation. However, amber walnuts are a combination of sugar and oil, and excessive consumption will inevitably lead to elevated blood sugar levels.
The ingredients of amber walnuts include walnuts, oil, sugar, honey, with a “fried” process during production. Therefore, it has high fat content and relatively high sugar content. The calorie content of 100 grams of amber walnut sugar is 334 kcal, equivalent to 1.5 bowls of rice.
Whether it’s healthy individuals or those with metabolic disorders, excessive consumption will lead to postprandial blood sugar elevation. Prolonged consumption will further burden the pancreas, causing damage, accelerating blood sugar elevation, and increasing the incidence of diabetes. According to the British documentary “Sugar vs. Fat Trap” by BBC, “sugar and oil mixtures” are the primary food types that accelerate obesity and increase the probability of diabetes.
What impact will long-term high-sugar diet have on the body?
1. Weight Gain
Excessive sugar intake, when the body cannot consume it in time, will accumulate in the body as fat, leading to weight gain. Weight gain not only disrupts metabolism but also exacerbates insulin resistance, causing blood sugar rise, which is detrimental to overall health.
2. Accelerated Diabetes
When blood sugar levels rise, pancreatic cells secrete insulin to regulate blood sugar. Excessive sugar intake increases the burden on the pancreas. After prolonged high-intensity work, the pancreas may get damaged, leading to blood sugar imbalance, elevated blood sugar levels, and accelerating the onset of diabetes.
Regulating blood sugar levels, it is recommended to do these “2 things” regularly and blood sugar levels may stabilize over time.
1. Dietary Sugar Reduction
2. Daily Exercise
For people with diabetes, exercise is crucial in controlling blood sugar. Exercise not only improves physical fitness but also enhances pancreatic sensitivity, increases metabolism rate, aids in the breakdown of excess sugars in the body, and has a good regulatory effect on blood sugar. Therefore, individuals with high blood sugar are advised to exercise daily.
References:
【1】Wei Quan. “Better Nuts or Original Taste”. Diabetic World. 2013
