Gastrointestinal tract complications in diabetics
Dr. Mukesh Batra, founder and president of Dr Batra's Group (India, said that diabetics often experienced digestive problems due to continuous increased blood sugar, which can cause. Harm for nerves that adjust digestion.
This condition is called diabetic neuropathy, affecting the stomach and intestines, leading to problems such as stomach or constipation.
In addition, poor blood sugar control can change the intestinal peristalsis and intestinal bacteria, contributing to symptoms such as flatulence and diarrhea.
“Some diabetes treatments and lifestyle factors, including lack of physical activity and unbalanced diet, can worsen these issues. Stress and hormonal imbalance in diabetics can also play a role, complicating the factors that cause digestive tract complications, "Dr. Mukesh Batra said.
Diet strategy
Dr. Mukesh Batra shared a diet strategy to prevent this situation, including:
Foods rich in fiber: Combining fiber from fruits, vegetables and whole grains will help digestion and reduce constipation. Fiber slows glucose absorption, promotes better blood sugar control.
Small, regular meals: Eating small meals during the day helps reduce stress for the stomach, preventing the condition like stomach paralysis. This method also helps maintain stable blood sugar.
Avoid high -fat foods: Limit high -fat meals that help improve digestion and reduce symptoms like flatulence. The options of low fat alternative to the intestinal health in general.
FODMAP low diet: This diet limits fermentation carbohydrates, reducing symptoms such as flatulence and bloating. Food FODMAP is friendly to diabetics that can improve the comfort of the intestinal tract.
Eat foods rich in probiotics and prebiotics: probiotics, found in yogurt and fermented food, restoring healthy intestinal bacteria. Meanwhile, Prebiotics in garlic and onions help control blood sugar. Both improve intestinal health and immunity.
Drink enough water: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration, support digestion and reduce constipation. Maintaining enough water is especially important for diabetics to avoid complications.
