Carbohydrates and the risk of diabetes

Carbohydrates and the Risk of Diabetes
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Diabetes has become a common disease witnessed among individuals of all ages globally. Initially, it was thought to affect only the elderly, but today the number of children suffering from it is alarming. The condition can either be inherited or acquired as one grows. However, the modern developments reveal that the food we consume plays a key role in the rising cases of diabetes patients. Carbohydrates, in particular, have been attributed to the increased number of diabetic patients. Carbohydrates are vital for the body as it is the primary source of energy. The pancreas regulates blood sugar which is obtained from the digestion of carbohydrates. Insulin and glucagon hormone is responsible for the control of blood sugar. Carbohydrates can either be classified as good or bad. The bad group causes the development of diabetes. The risk level associated with carbohydrates is measured using the glycemic index and glycemic load.

Keywords: Diabetes, bad carbohydrates, insulin, glycemic index, glycemic load
Carbohydrates and the risk of Diabetes
Carbohydrates are essential for the body as they provide the needed energy. However, they are associated with increased blood sugar levels since they are converted to sugar which is absorbed into the bloodstream for energy and the excess stored. However, the consumption of carbohydrates needs to be regulated the bad carbohydrates particularly. This is a group of carb…