Tips To Control Diabetes on Holi: Holi festival is a confluence of colors and happiness. On this festival, many dishes are prepared in homes and people enjoy them a lot. Diabetic patients also get colored in the colors of Holi and eat food a lot, ignoring their health. According to doctors, the festival of Holi is quite challenging for diabetic patients, because there are Gujiyas, sweets and fried snacks all around. In such a situation, controlling yourself is not an easy task. Many patients, out of excitement, become careless about their health and eating habits, which has a direct impact on their blood sugar level. According to experts, even small carelessness during festivals can make sugar go out of control. In such a situation, diabetes patients should avoid some mistakes, otherwise their health may deteriorate.
Dr. Paras Aggarwal, endocrinologist at Marengo Asia Hospital, Gurugram, told News18. That on Holi, most of the people skip morning breakfast and play Holi by staying on an empty stomach for a long time. Meal timing is very important for diabetic patients. When you stay hungry for hours and remain engrossed in colors, the risk of the sugar level in the body falling drastically increases. After this, when you suddenly eat a heavy dish, the sugar level spikes rapidly. This fluctuation has a bad effect on the body parts. Before playing Holi, have a healthy and high-fibre breakfast.
According to experts, everyone likes to eat Gujhiya on Holi, but eating too much Gujhiya can prove dangerous for diabetes patients. The sweets available in the market contain high amounts of refined sugar and flour, which can lead to a rise in the sugar level. Diabetic patients should avoid these things. If you feel like it, then eat sugar-free or stevia based Gujhiya made at home. Do not make the mistake of eating sweets in excessive amounts.
The doctor said that during festivals, patients often forget to drink water while having fun. Due to lack of water in the body, the risk of dehydration increases. Apart from this, when thirsty, people resort to thandai, cold drinks or sherbet, which contain a lot of sugar. These mistakes can be harmful for diabetic patients. Diabetes patients should consume plain water, lemon water or buttermilk on Holi. To avoid dehydration, drink water every hour.
Amidst the busyness of festivals and movement of guests, many patients forget to take their regular medicines or insulin doses. This can be the most dangerous mistake. Doctors warn that even if your routine changes on the day of Holi, the timing of medicines should not change. Always keep your medicine kit nearby and set an alarm to take your medicine on time. Playing Holi by standing or running for hours can cause swelling and fatigue in the feet, which is not good for diabetic patients. Take rest in between and enjoy the festival without being stress free. If you feel symptoms like dizziness, excessive thirst or blurred vision, immediately check your sugar level and contact a doctor.
Dr. Aggarwal told that alcohol and fried things like pakodas, chips and namkeen are very popular in Holi parties. Alcohol not only uncontrols the sugar level, but it can also affect the effectiveness of medicines. Diabetes patients should not drink alcohol at all on Holi. Besides this, deep-fried food is heavy to digest and promotes insulin resistance. If you are at a party, choose healthy options like roasted makhana, salad or boiled gram instead of fried snacks. A little wisdom on your part can save you from major complications in the future.
