101 mn people in India live with diabetes; 5 food items that can spike your blood sugar levels

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Millions of people in India are living with diabetes, a chronic disease, which though slow to progress, wreaks irreversible damage to the heart, liver, and the pancreas. Since it is associated with insulin resistance, a health condition that inhibits blood sugar regulation, diabetes is often referred to as ‘high blood sugar’ in layman's terms.

When The Sweet Tooth Turns Poisonous

The Indian penchant for everything sweet (the country is reported to be the largest consumer of sugar in the world, with about 29 million metric tons of sugar consumed annually as per a 2022 Statista report), is costing us our lifespan. India has long been touted as the Diabetes Capital globally.

Diabetes: Sweet But Deadly

According to a 2023 study published by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and the Indian Council Of Medical Research, about 101 million people are living with diabetes and a further 136 million people have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
As per a World Health Organization (WHO) report, more than 50 per cent live, blissfully unaware of their health condition and often goes undetected.
Long-term consequences of skyrocketing blood sugar levels include — an increased risk of heart attack, pancreatic damage, liver function failure, chronic kidney disease, infertility, and hearing loss.

Foods That Can Skyrocket Blood Sugar Levels

Currently, there is no permanent cure for diabetes. It is a lifelong health condition that has to be managed through lifestyle and diet changes. Following the right diet can keep your blood sugar levels from skyrocketing.
On this World Diabetes Day, here are 5 foods you must avoid to stay diabetes-free.

High-Carb Foods

This one is a no-brainer. Food items that tend to be high in saturated