Knowledgeable advises diabetics to observe eating regimen throughout Ramadhan Sehri for fluid stability

Individuals, particularly those that are diabetic, have to restrict the consumption of salty, sugary and spicy meals throughout Sehri (pre-dawn) meals in Ramadan to take care of fluid stability within the physique, a famous endocrinologist mentioned.

Talking with the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO), Dr Shariq Masoodi mentioned that individuals, significantly these with diabetes, ought to management their consumption of sugar, salt and spices of their meals. “The sodium current in meals aids in sustaining fluid stability, however extreme consumption of salty, sugary, and spicy meals can result in elevated thirst as water is withdrawn from the cells,” he mentioned.

Dr Masoodi suggested individuals to drink water usually all through Sehri however cautioned towards consuming giant portions without delay, as it might be rapidly eradicated by way of urine. He recommended alternate options reminiscent of lemon water, buttermilk (lassi), coconut water, and unsweetened fruit juice whereas recommending avoidance of caffeinated drinks attributable to their dehydrating results.

For Sehri, Dr Shariq beneficial beginning with water adopted by a balanced eating regimen consisting of inexperienced leafy greens for fibre, complete grain cereals with a low glycemic index to keep away from sudden spikes in blood sugar ranges, a small portion of pulses, fish, rooster, yoghurt, and fruits with pores and skin like grapes, oranges, and apples.

Throughout Iftari, he suggested diabetic individuals to eat sugar-free fluids and restrict themselves to at least one to a few dates based mostly on their illness management. Meals excessive in carbohydrates, salt, and fats needs to be prevented.

“The diabetic sufferers want to observe blood sugar ranges and test their ranges a number of occasions a day, together with earlier than daybreak, within the morning, noon, mid-afternoon, earlier than sundown, two hours after Iftar, and anytime signs of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or feeling unwell come up,” he mentioned.

The endocrinologist emphasised the need of correct sleep, recommending 7-8 hours of sleep even when it’s divided into two parts—(KNO)