The likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes is linked to lifestyle. The disease is usually associated with a craving for sweets.
Allegedly, the risk of developing the disease depends on the amount of sugar consumed.
Scientific explanation
At the same time, gastroenterologists explain the connection between diabetes and sweets. In fact, the assertion that sweets cause disease is considered a myth.
Sweets, cookies, and desserts themselves do not lead to the development of diabetes.
But sweets contain a lot of calories and glucose. It is advisable to eat up to 50 g per day. Most often, people do not calculate how much glucose is in desserts, so they consume more than the norm.
Too many sweets put a strain on the liver – it processes fats. Over time, excess weight appears.
And excess body weight causes diabetes.
Doctors do not recommend choosing cookies, cakes or sweet bars for snacks.
Sweets suppress appetite, which instantly lowers insulin. But the feeling of satiety quickly disappears, and an hour later hunger returns.
This habit leads to constant overeating.
You don’t have to give up sweets completely, since glucose is a valuable source of energy for the activity of the brain, muscles, and heart.
But you shouldn't eat too much. It's important to consider the daily norm.
Earlier we wrote about what to eat to improve your eyesight .
Expert: Elena Gutyro
