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You know too much salt is not great for yourheart, and you knowtoo much sugar is not good overall. Now a new study revealed how to eat too much sodiumof Salt can actually affect your blood glucose in a way that probably never realized.

Susan C. Weller and Benjamin N. Vickers are researchers from the Department of Preventive Medicine of the University of Texas. ForA new study, the pair started by emphasizing that the previous data suggest that half of all diabetic patients are a little too loose with the lifestyle changes they learn after finishing working with nutrition professionals, then Then move outside the clinical setting. In other words, it is easier to stay disciplined by healthy diet and nutrition habits whenever you regularly follow those with a professional.

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Thus, the research team to identify lifestyle habits diabetic patients can reasonably adopt to help helpto keep Good control of their blood sugars, even after completing their medical counseling course. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Review Survey, researchers assessed habits such as participants aged 50 and over, diabetes were diagnosed at least one year ago.

Interestingly, "self-monitoring glycemia, weight loss and physical activity has not been significantly associated with glycemic control," bring it back. (We suggest not to say that the exercise does not have a significant impact on your health!) In addition, the researchers report, the factors associated with poor blood glucose control were non-compliance with the taking of Medicines, following a "diabetic diet" and "changing eating habits for weight loss". The way these conclusions are reported, it may seem that these goals were too general for participants to be inspired to glue them.

However, scientists report, the following three changes in regime have had the greatest impact on maintaining blood sugar at a healthy level: consuming low calorie foods, eat less fat and reduce sodium. These three variables "were significantly associated with good glycemic control," says researchers. (Keeping their diabetes education and consultation also contributed to the ability of participants to maintain healthy blood sugar, said researchers.)

It is commonly known that the reduction in fat and calorie intake can help many individuals reduce their risk of endocrinological disorders, such as diabetes. But what is the connection with sodium? A 2017Medical News Today The article provided the next explanation based on a new study at the time. They stated that "the impact of sodium impacts insulin resistance, but also because excess salt can cause hypertension and gain excess weight." And, as has been demonstrated for years, hypertension (high blood pressure) but especially overweight, put people at higher risk of diabetes.

It's a convincing reminder that when it comes to bring out the flavor, just alittle The salt can go a long way. This is especially true in the fresh food season, which offer so many flavors by their nature mature picked.

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