Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 percent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. You could lower your risk of high blood sugar by eating more fish, it’s been revealed.
Type 2 diabetes could be caused by the body not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin.
Without enough of the hormone, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into usable energy.
It’s crucial that if you think you may have diabetes, you speak to a doctor as soon as possible.
One of the easiest ways to lower your chances of developing high blood sugar is to regularly eat fish.
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“There are certain foods that provide huge health benefits for people with diabetes. They are often known as ‘diabetes superfoods’,” it said.
“Fish is recommended mainly for its protein and abundance of monounsaturated fat – or ‘good’ fat – which improves heart health and reduces levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol.
“Fish also provides a lot of vitamin D and vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 makes your bones healthy, which is good for people with diabetes, whose bones can be damaged by high blood glucose levels.
“Vitamin D is good for the skin, eyes, red blood cells, and nervous system, all of which can potentially be damaged by diabetes.”
Many people may have diabetes without even knowing it, because the signs and symptoms don’t necessarily make you feel unwell.
Common diabetes symptoms include having cuts or wounds that take longer to heal, having an unquenchable thirst, and passing more urine than normal.
You should speak to a doctor if you’re worried about the warning signs or symptoms of diabetes, or if you think you may be at risk.
Diagnosing the condition early is very important, because patients are more at risk of some deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes.
