Brilio.net - Sweet foods are the favorite of all circles. Whether it's a small child or an adult, sweet foods are a dream treat every day. However, the effects of sweet foods are not as beautiful as the sweet taste. According to the American Medical Association, consuming cakes or candy that contain sugar can cause an increase in blood glucose levels.
High blood sugar levels can cause diabetes. This is explained in the Cleveland Clinic. A person suffers from prediabetes if blood glucose is 100 mg/dL to 125 mg/dL. Meanwhile, more than 125 mg/dL on more than one occasion will usually result in a diagnosis of diabetes. Blood sugar is glucose (sugar) which comes from carbohydrates in the food and drinks consumed every day.
Regulating blood sugar levels is very important, especially at a young age. Young age determines health until old age. In addition, bad habits in young people can trigger increased blood sugar levels which have the potential to cause serious health problems in the future. Regardless of their age, an unhealthy lifestyle, including an unbalanced diet and lack of physical activity, can affect metabolic health and increase the risk of diabetes.
Therefore, bad habits at a young age are very bad for long-term health. The following brilio.net reported from various sources on Sunday (2/6).
1. Sitting too long
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Sitting for a long time can slow down the body's metabolism, thereby disrupting the body's performance in regulating blood sugar. This can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Launching from Diabetes Care, published in 2021 involving more than 475,000, it was stated that the habit of sitting for too long, replaced with 30 minutes per day of physical activity, resulted in a 6 to 31 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
2. Skipping breakfast
Often skipping breakfast can be at greater risk of developing diabetes than those who eat breakfast with oatmeal or eggs. This is in line with a study published in 2019 in the journal of Nutrition which explains that those who often skip breakfast may be at high risk of developing diabetes.
"Skipping breakfast can make you overeat throughout the day," said Melinda Marryniuk, a diabetes and nutrition consultant in Boston.
3. Eating too many carbohydrates for dinner
Consuming too many carbohydrates for dinner can cause blood sugar levels to rise and remain high for a long period of time. According to Wellthy Care, carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body's energy. However, eating large amounts of carbohydrate foods for dinner will make sugar levels rise. Carbohydrates consumed at dinner can increase blood sugar levels quickly, which can be dangerous for health. This can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
4. Not adhering to meal times
The right meal times can help control blood sugar levels. Eating at the right times can help the body regulate blood sugar levels. Skipping meals or eating too infrequently can cause the body to lack energy. When you finally eat, your body tends to absorb the sugar more quickly, causing a spike in blood sugar. Irregular eating patterns can make the insulin hormone, which helps regulate blood sugar, become less effective. This can keep blood sugar high.
5. Lack of sleep
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Launching from Eating Well, endocrinologist from Riley Children's Health and University Health Todd Nebesio explained that lack of sleep can cause higher blood sugar.
So lack of sleep can cause insulin resistance, which can increase the risk of diabetes. Insulin resistance is a condition where the body cannot use insulin effectively, thereby disrupting blood sugar balance. High blood sugar levels can cause damage to important organs such as the heart, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
6. Can't manage stress
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When stressed, the body releases stress hormones such as glucagon and cortisol. Stress can encourage unhealthy behaviors such as overeating, lack of exercise, and lack of sleep, which can worsen blood sugar control. Research from the University of California, San Francisco says that children with type 1 diabetes who experience higher stress have higher blood sugar levels. Furthermore, research from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute found that children with type 2 diabetes who experience chronic stress have a higher risk of developing diabetes complications.
7. Not exercising
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New York endocrinologist Rocio Salas Whalen explains that exercise can increase insulin sensitivity by moving it into muscle cells for storage. When exercising, muscles will take stored glucose and use it for energy. Meanwhile, not exercising can cause insulin resistance, which can increase the risk of high blood sugar. Insulin resistance is a condition where the body cannot use insulin effectively, thereby disrupting blood sugar balance.