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World diabetes day: how to prevent and treat it at the table – Italian Cuisine

November 14 was World Diabetes Day, because prevention is better than cure. And it takes physical activity and proper nutrition

In the world there are beyond 425 million diabetics, a number that, according to estimates, could reach 522 million by 2030. In Italy, in particular, suffer from diabetes approx 3.7 million people, but 1 in three does not know. For this there are initiatives such as the World Diabetes Day which was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and which was celebrated on November 14 in order to promote knowledge of this disease, raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and provide useful information for prevention and treatment.

What is diabetes, type 1 and type 2

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by the presence of high levels of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia) due to an altered amount or function of the insulin produced by the pancreas. As explained by the Italian Diabetes Society (Sid), among the types of diabetes are the type 1 diabetes and the type 2 diabetes. The first is a disease of autoimmune origin and is the consequence of a relatively rapid destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. It occurs mainly in children, adolescents, young adults and requires insulin injection therapy.

Type 2 diabetes has a deficit, less severe than diabetes 1, in the production of insulin or its use, and develops over a period of years. The most common symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst and urination, vision problems, tingling or numbness in the hands, feet, arms and legs, tiredness, while the consequences may be increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and reduced kidney function. Diabetes 2 (about 90% of diabetes cases) is often diagnosed occasionally and when complications are already present. Especially arises after 40 years of age and the onset of the disease is often linked to problems of overweight and obesity. Scientific studies have also identified 2 diabetes risk factors familiarity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption.

Healthy eating and physical activity, the first cure for diabetes

For this reason, to prevent and treat diabetes 2 it is useful to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes one Proper nutrition, varied and balanced, and the exercise ofphysical activity.
As recommended by the Ministry of Health, it should walk for at least 30 minutes a day avoiding two consecutive days of inactivity and regularly interrupting (for example, every 20-30 minutes) the time spent in a sitting and / or reclined position. Physical activity
increases the HDL cholesterol (the good one), reduces triglycerides and promotes the redistribution of body fat.

What are the feeding rules? He explains them in a simple way Diabetes Italy Onlus.
THE carbohydrates are the main persons responsible forincreased blood sugar, but they must be present in everyone's diet because they provide us with energy. However, we must prefer cereals and wholemeal flours and i less refined products. There are no limits to the intake of water, vegetables and legumes, while it is necessary to reduce a lot of foods with saturated fats – choosing i instead good fats contained, for example, in blue fish and extra virgin olive oil – and decrease products rich in added sugars. White meat and red meat must be alternated, preferring the former. And what about sweets? Are they to be avoided? They can be inserted sometimes, with some exceptions, but for diabetics the advice of an experienced doctor is required.

How can we help ourselves, in general, to control the sense of hunger and the risk of weight gain? From the association they suggest: choose spicy recipes, rich in flavors and colors; insert some breaks between one course and another; eat slowly chewing several times and without reading or watching TV; drink plenty of water with a meal and start with some 'Antipasti' with seasonal vegetables, rich in aroma and flavor; eliminate the habit of eating without thinking and without measure; appreciate what you eat, look for variety in purchases and preparations. Even the way of lay the table it's important.

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The sweet potato is good for diabetes – Italian Cuisine

The sweet potato, or batata, prevents diabetes and hypertension; it also boasts antioxidant properties
Widespread in Latin America, the sweet potato, also known as yam, has effective therapeutic functions. Among the scientifically proven benefits there is the diabetes prevention, of hypertension and its properties are appreciated antioxidants.

The extract of its peel reduces basal blood sugar, cholesterol and glycated hemoglobin
To study the tuber and its effects on the diabetesin particular, the researchers of the Biomedical Engineering Institute of the Cnr of Padua have recently been investigating the characteristics and the effects of the sweet potato, working with people with type II diabetes, in collaboration with the University of Vienna. . The result turned out to be interesting: the extract from the peel of sweet potato (caiapo) reduces basal blood sugar, the cholesterol and glycated hemoglobin, improving the general condition of patients.

In Japan, with its skin, diabetes, hypertension and anemia are treated
For the Japanese and in particular for those of the Kagawa region it is not news: the consumption of the batata is a habit. Like raw and cooked and, moreover, from the peel in this region they get medicines to treat diabetes, hypertension and anemia.

The leaves would reduce the risks of lung and breast cancer
In oriental medicine it is considered a true panacea: the leaves would reduce the risks of lung cancer, while the batata itself has preventive effects of breast cancer.

Rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids and antioxidants, it is used in the cosmetic industry in antiaging preparations
Even in the West, if they are beginning to appreciate the qualities, the wealth of anthocyanins, flavonoids and antioxidants have earned them a front line position in thecosmetic industry, where it is used in antiaging preparations.

Related to the American potato and widespread in Europe since 1500, in Italy it had little success until the beginning of the 20th century
This tuber has an irregular and elongated shape and is a close relative of the American potato, began to spread in Europe after Columbus's explorations, but in Italy it had little success until the beginning of the 20th century. It is currently (successfully) cultivated in some Italian regions, so much so that it has become an agricultural product of excellence in Veneto, Emilia Romagna and in the Pontine plain.

Perfect for soups, sauces as a side dish stewed or sautéed in a pan
Its taste is sweet and pleasant. In soups It gives a creamy and delicate touch, but can be used in the preparation of sauces and as a side dish stewed or sautéed in a pan.

Barbara Roncarolo
December 9th 2015
updated by Marianna Tognini
December 2018

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Diabetes: the foods to fight it – Italian Cuisine

The World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14th. Here's what to eat and what to avoid to prevent it and keep it under control

Diabetes is a real epidemic: according to the WHO in the world there are more than 400 million people who are affected with a prevalence of type 2 diabetes, also called mellitus, caused by wrong lifestyles, including the improper diet, on the one of type 1. To raise awareness and spread awareness of the disease every year on November 14th, the World diabetes day, promoted in our country by Diabetes Italia Onlus through various initiatives (meetings, visits and free consultations) throughout the national territory.
Nutrition plays a fundamental role in preventing and managing the disorder. Let's see with the help of the nutritionist Nicoletta Bocchino what to eat and what to avoid to keep the blood sugar low.

Green light to the fibers

"To better manage diabetes, but also to prevent its onset, at the table should not miss the foods rich in fiber, especially soluble ones, which are good sources legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans and so on) and green leafy vegetables (broccoli, lettuce, rocket, Brussels sprouts and many others) suggests nutritionist Nicoletta Bocchino. The advantage? "These foods are able to slow down the absorption of sugars and fats in the blood and avoid the blood sugar spikes, responsible for the disease".

Space at the table with the right carbohydrates

"In daily menus to prevent diabetes and manage it at the best attention not to exceed the amount of carbohydrates in each meal giving precedence to complex ones. Compared to simple (fast-absorbing) ones, they have the advantage of avoiding blood glucose peaks, releasing blood sugars gradually. They are found for example in legumes and cereals, such as barley, oats, rye and many others. Selected in the full version, then, the benefits grow because they have a lower glycemic index that helps to better control the blood glucose peaks after meals, prolonging the sense of satiety .

Eye to the sugars

"To control your blood sugar you need to reduce the consumption of foods that contain simple carbohydrates, such as white sugar (sucrose) and sweeteners (for example fructose) and foods containing them such as sweets, sugary drinks and many others. pre-packaged products. The advice is to read the labels carefully before buying them, paying particular attention to their content suggests the nutritionist.

Space to proteins, good fats and probiotics

«Proteins, of which an excellent source is meat (lean), fish and eggs, and essential fatty acids, such as Omega 3, contained in fish, in particular in blue, in nuts and seeds, and Omega 9, contained in extra virgin olive oil, help slow the absorption of glucose into the blood, reducing the rate of digestion and absorption of sugars explains the expert. It is important to take care of the intestine to keep your blood sugar under control. "Several studies have shown that a healthy bacterial flora allows to improve the glycemic response, reducing it. At the table, therefore, you should never miss food rich in probiotics, which increase the number of beneficial bacteria that inhabit the intestinal flora, such as low-sugar yogurt, sauerkraut and other fermented foods and fiber-rich prebiotics such as inulin, which nourish the intestinal microbiota, such as asparagus, artichokes and many others .

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