Diabetes is a dangerous disease with many potential side effects. Diet is one of the primary causes of diabetes. It is concerning that the disease is increasingly impacting younger people. There is currently no known cure for diabetes; instead, the majority of therapies focus on controlling blood sugar, insulin injections, glucose-lowering drugs, and dietary restrictions.
Uncontrolled diabetes can result in complications that harm the neurological system, internal organs, and possibly raise the risk of cancer.
The tragic death of a 36-year-old teacher from complications related to diabetes serves as an example of this.
The Tragic Case of Ms. Miasa, a 36-Year-Old Teacher
Ms. Miasa, a Italian language teacher at an elementary school in Itali, tragically passed away at the age of 36 due to diabetes.
She started exhibiting symptoms like weariness, fatigue, stomach pain, and a fast heartbeat in late 2020. She did not, however, visit the hospital because of her busy schedule, which included preparing her students for examinations and compensating for closures caused by COVID.
Ms. Miasa abruptly passed out in front of her classroom a few months ago. She was diagnosed with severe diabetes in the hospital after it was discovered that her blood sugar level was abnormally high.
Her condition deteriorated in spite of medical attention, and she abruptly entered a coma. Sadly, she died after receiving medical care for eight hours.
“She Rarely Ate Sweets”—But Still Got Diabetes
Her husband couldn’t believe it. He cried as he questioned the physicians about how his wife, who rarely ate sweets, could have become so seriously ill.
Following an examination of her daily routine, medical professionals found that while Ms. Miasa avoided sugary snacks, her favorite foods caused her blood sugar levels to rise noticeably:
1. Eggplant (Cooked with Oil and Seasonings)
Generally speaking, 100g of eggplant is a healthy food that is free of fat and cholesterol and contains 1000 mg of protein, 15 mg of calcium, 400 mcg of iron, 1.5 g of fiber, 34 mg of phosphorus, 10 mcg of carotene, 15 mg of vitamin C, 600 mg of vitamin PP, and 100 mcg of vitamin B2.
On the other hand, Ms. Miasa frequently cooked eggplant with a lot of herbs and oil. She weighed around 65 kilograms, which is considered overweight, even though she was only 1.5 meters tall. This, along with her diet heavy in fat, slowed down her metabolism and caused her blood sugar levels to rise.
2. White Cauliflower (Stir-Fried in Lard)
She also frequently ate white cauliflower, a low-calorie vegetable good for weight loss. However, she stir-fried it using pork fat. Doctors note that cauliflower absorbs a lot of oil, and regular consumption prepared this way can harm one’s health over time.
3. Other High-Risk Foods That Raise Blood Sugar
White Bread
Refined grains, not entire grains, are used to make white bread. It can raise blood sugar levels and raise the risk of diabetes if taken in excess or too regularly.
French fries
French fries, like most fried foods, are heavy in fat and carbohydrates, two things that might exacerbate diabetes. Because lipids take longer to digest, eating fries can cause your blood sugar to rise sharply and stay there.
Tomato sauce in a can
Although bottled tomato sauce is a common condiment, only one tablespoon of it has roughly one teaspoon of sugar. Limiting intake is the greatest way to prevent blood sugar increases.
4. White Rice
White rice is rich in starch, which is transformed into sugar after digestion. After eating rice, blood sugar levels can spike rapidly. For people with diabetes, it’s best not to overconsume white rice and instead increase intake of vegetables and whole grains.
