Sweet food is not the Cause of Diabetes

Although diabetes or laymen call it "sick diabetes" has been known since 1500 BC, it is still a lot of people who do not understand the disease. One is the notion that diabetes is caused hobby mengasup sweet foods.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels. This occurs because the body lacks insulin, a substance produced by the pancreas and necessary for converting food into energy.

According to Dr. Rochismandoko, Sp PD, a sedentary lifestyle are the main factors that cause this disease. "Lack of exercise, too much sitting, and the wrong diet is the cause of this disease," he said at the launch of the Diabetes Physician application in Jakarta, Wednesday (06/11/2014).

Excessive appetite and lack of physical activity will eventually lead to obesity which is one of the originators of diabetes.

Although sugary foods is not the cause of diabetes, eating regulation is the most important pillar in the control of this disease. Every person with diabetes should be willing to learn to recognize foods that cause high blood sugar and try to avoid it.

Eating arrangements are intended to keep us can eat a variety of foods that provide essential nutrients, but needs appropriate so that sufficient insulin in the body.

Those with diabetes can eat the same food as everyone else, but it is important to keep an eye on the numbers. If blood sugar levels are too high, then not only sugary foods that should be avoided, but sometimes also fat and salt.