• April 29, 2024

Pozole, toast, tamales and tacos, are some of the typical dishes that can tempt us in the National holidays, but they are also detonators of the increase in glucose levels.

Year after year, people with symptoms of diabetes are added to the figures of the health sector, but how to control this situation in an era that encourages excess?
 

That glucose does not surprise you in "The Scream"

For Mexican pride to be the only reason to give El Grito, the Diabetes Division of Eli Lilly gives you 10 recommendations to control your glucose in these national holidays:
 

1. Do not abuse the snacks and tequila. They say "of the good little". If you're going to try tamales, enchiladas, sopes, or pozole, do it in small portions; Both proteins and fats have an effect on your blood glucose levels.

One or two tequila caballitos are enough to celebrate your Independence, preferably always accompanied by a Mexican appetizer.
 

2. Get away from the typical sweets. Do not overdo sugars. Avoid consuming sweets and juices due to its high sugar content. If you are going to reduce the rigidity of your diet, make sure that it is with foods of high protein value, for example meat or beans.

Let the Mexican palpitate you, but remember that your body requires foods such as grains, vegetables or legumes to keep you healthy.
 

3. Starving is not the answer. Do not perform prolonged fasts. After you have shouted Viva Mexico and finished the last taco prepared by your grandmother, you probably will not be hungry the next day, but the rule is not to spend more than four hours without eating during the day.

By lowering glucose levels, the body begins to use protein reserves and there may be alterations, do not risk it.
 

4. "Little by little the cantarito fills up". Divide your meals. If you are already craving, what better to divide your meals a day in five: you will have smaller portions, you will not go hungry and you can also try those pambazos and gorditas that make you eyes without neglecting your sugar levels.
 

5. Do not go over the line. Measure your glucose You must maintain a permanent monitoring and control of your glucose levels. Remember to measure fasting or two hours after having eaten, it should not be greater than 130 for the first measurement and greater than 180 in the second.
 

6. Go to war with a rifle. Do not neglect taking your medications, because they are your main control weapon. Follow the treatment to get the results you expect, you will only steal a few seconds to the celebration.
 

7. Always a glass of water at hand. Hydrate yourself constantly, it is essential for a good integral health. With each activity we do we lose a small amount of water, imagine now how much you will lose if you dance, sing, shout and even encourage yourself to go to the socket.
 

8. Enter the "Bailongo". Physical activity is important. Do as much physical activity as possible during your celebration. Remember that dedicating 40 minutes of your day to physical activity helps control your glucose levels.
 

9. Stay alert. Nobody knows your body better than you, so you can notice when something starts to fail. If you present blurred vision, excessive urination and thirst, they are signs that you should go to a medical service for a check-up.
 

10. ¡Viva el Médico !!! The patriotic celebrations are of the best Mexican traditions and you must continue fulfilling the indications that your specialist offers to you.
 

If you have any questions, talk to your doctor, he will know how to help you. In the end the success to have a well controlled diabetes is in the constancy of a good diet, physical activity, application of medicines and regular visits to the doctor.