Increased blood glucose levels due to a violation of carbohydrate metabolism is the main sign of diabetes. Depending on the technique used in the treatment, as well as the amount of insulin produced in the human body, physicians distinguish two main types of disease:
- insulin-dependent( or type 1);
- is non-insulin-dependent( or type 2).
Diabetes problems
Diabetes leads to a number of problems:
- often causes dysfunction in the kidneys and liver;
- increases the risk of strokes and heart attacks;
- worsens the body's protective functions;
- promotes the development of enuresis;
- can provoke the development of gangrene.
Diabetics also need to follow a strict diet to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Relatively speaking, type 2 diabetes is an easier form of the disease, because the body produces insulin, but in insufficient quantities. With this form of diabetes mellitus, the level of glucose is regulated by the strict diet of , so patients are much more difficult to balance their diet, and the selection of consumed products requires even more attention.
Planning your diet, people with diabetes often ask questions: can I eat fruit, what and in what quantities? A complete ban on the consumption of grapes and bananas, no one doubts, but is it permissible persimmon in diabetes mellitus - many are unclear.
Useful properties of persimmons for diabetics
Persimmon conceals a whole storehouse of useful vitamins, acids and microelements. The high content of magnesium in sweet fruit normalizes the work of the kidneys and is an excellent prevention of the development of anemia. Potassium in the composition affects a lot:
- improves the cardiovascular system;
- strengthens the walls of the vessels;
- reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
This berry for diabetics is an excellent tool for strengthening the nervous system, improving mood and preventing the development of stress and depression. Vitamin C, which is rich in fruits, will help protect the body against colds and respiratory diseases. In general, a persimmon in diabetes mellitus can become a natural immunomodulator and replace medical products.
Type 2 diabetes often develops in obese people. In 100 grams of persimmon contains only 53 calories, which rightfully makes it a dietary fruit and helps to reduce body weight. Such people can safely enjoy the taste of sweet fruits without worrying about the figure.
In order to maintain the normal functioning of the whole organism, diabetics often have to take a lot of medications, which causes the accumulation of toxins and toxins. Since persimmon is a natural antioxidant, it removes free radicals from the human body, decay products of medicines and generally promotes the body's cleansing of the .
Added to the daily diet of persimmons in diabetes promotes healing of wounds. Antibacterial properties, as well as B vitamins, which have fruits, improve the healing of skin. To achieve maximum effect, persimmon can not only be eaten, but also applied to wounds.
One of the negative consequences of diabetes is enuresis. Often, this disease affects the elderly. Broth from the fruit legs of persimmons will help strengthen the walls of the bladder and restore its function.
Given all the useful properties of yellow fruits, we can conclude that "persimmon" and "diabetes" - the concepts are compatible and permissible, which means that there are fruits you can and need, you just need to know exactly what and in what quantities.
Rules for the consumption of persimmons diabetics
- To persimmon and benefit brought with diabetes, and did not cause harm, first of all you need to choose the right fruit. Green fruits contain a high concentration of tannin and can cause dysfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract, therefore eating only ripe and soft fruits.
- Persimmon has a fairly high glycemic index, which is 70. Daily consumption of persimmons should not exceed 70-100 grams per day, which is approximately equal to the weight of one small fruit.
However, do not consume the whole fruit at once. It is necessary to gradually introduce persimmon into the diet. To begin with, it will be enough for a few days to eat a quarter of the fruit( 25 grams), then half, two thirds, and only after that try to eat a whole persimmon.
It should be noted that the diet of each patient with diabetes should be made individually, taking into account all the characteristics of the body, therefore, it is necessary to introduce persimmon into the diet gradually, systematically measuring the level of glucose in the blood and preferably under the supervision of the appropriate specialist.
