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Sleep Deprivation: A Hidden Enemy in Diabetes

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Sleep Deprivation:   A Hidden Enemy in Diabetes “Having long hours of sleep is no longer the only important indication of improved overall well-being, but how well you’ve slept during that period of time is of equal importance as well.” Kepha Nyanumba- Nutritionist Afya Pap. Everyone needs sleep. It’s a complex and dynamic process that affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body. In an ideal world, everyone would get an abundant amount of totally restful sleep. After that kind of sleep, you will wake up feeling refreshed and recharged, ready to seize the day. Unfortunately, with long work hours, stresses of life and busy social schedules, it can be really difficult to get that great night’s sleep that we all crave. When you haven’t had enough sleep (known as being sleep deprived), you may have fatigue and daytime sleepiness, changes in weight, and poor blood sugar control.   While sleep deprivation is ofte...
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What Is Diabetic Hypoglycemia..?

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What Is Diabetic Hypoglycemia..? “Hypoglycemia is a fairly common condition, especially in the diabetic population, which entails a dramatic decrease in your blood sugar levels. It can make you to feel dizzy, confused, disoriented and become lightheaded.” Kepha Nyanumba-Nutritionist Afya Pap. When you think about diabetes and blood glucose control, the first thing that comes to mind is probably avoiding high blood glucose levels. After all, the hallmark of diabetes is high blood glucose. But controlling blood glucose is more than just managing the “highs”; it also involves preventing and managing the “lows”. Hypoglycemia means low blood glucose or blood sugar. Glucose is a type of sugar found in the blood. Eating a meal causes blood glucose levels to rise. In response to this, the pancreas produces insulin which causes body cells to absorb the glucose, and a gradual drop in the blood sugar level results. In a person with hypoglycemia, there is too much in...
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Portion Size and Diabetes

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Portion Size and Diabetes “If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, you may think that having diabetes means going without your normal family foods. The good news is that you can still eat your family foods, but you might need to eat smaller portions.” Kepha Nyanumba- Afya Pap Nutritionist We all possess the power of choice. It's a fundamental human right and a major factor that has made us a super-sized society. The last 20 years have seen "normal” food portions almost double, and more often than not, at each meal we are eating more than we need.   Unfortunately, it is not just the quantity of food we are eating that is the problem; it is also the balance of nutrients such as fat, carbohydrates and protein. This is damaging for everyone, but especially bad news if you are suffering from diabetes. If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes, you may think that having diabetes means going without your normal family foods. The good news is that you can s...
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