According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), not eating breakfast causes the body to fall into a state of "long-term burning" after sleep, leading to the liver releasing a lot of glucose into the blood, causing blood sugar to increase abnormally.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that people with type 2 diabetes who skip breakfast often have higher blood sugar levels after lunch and dinner, compared to when they have a full breakfast. This increases the risk of cardiovascular complications, kidney and eye damage.
In addition, skipping breakfast can cause loss of energy, dizziness, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. For people being treated for diabetes, not eating breakfast also affects the effect of the drug and the ability to control blood sugar.
Recommendation:
You should eat breakfast within 1-2 hours of waking up to stabilize your energy and blood sugar.
Choose foods rich in fiber, protein and healthy carbohydrates such as oats, eggs, unsweetened milk, whole whey protein banh mi, vegetables and fruits.
Minimize refined sugar and saturated fat.
Maintaining a regular breakfast not only helps control blood sugar but also improves overall health, especially for people at risk or with diabetes.
