Everything that goes wrong in all systems gives a signal. The human body also gives some signs due to the foods consumed or wrong habits, and these signs are actually warnings.
What could be the causes and solutions of these signs?
SWEET CRISIS
Constant desire to eat sweets, irritability, irritability, due to the disorder of insulin metabolism. Stress and night escapes may occur. There may be other reasons for experiencing sweet cravings. If your eating habits have developed in this direction and you have convinced yourself to be happy by eating sweets, insulin may be secreted uncontrollably by the pancreas. It is recommended to perform tests to evaluate insulin and glucose metabolism.
What should be done to avoid these crises or what could be the solutions in case of a crisis?
Blood sugar can be kept balanced by eating small and frequent meals. For this reason, the number of snacks can be increased. Consuming fiber and fiber foods will keep your stomach full by allowing your stomach to empty later and prevent sudden changes in blood sugar. You can consume fruit with a protein rather than alone. Also, care should be taken not to consume it on an empty stomach. Protein ensures that sugar is absorbed later, thus being more stabilizing for blood sugar. Complex carbohydrates should be consumed instead of simple carbohydrates. You can eliminate simple sugars that cause sudden changes in blood sugar from your life.
When you can eat dessert, you can choose the ones that are more suitable, milky, and low in fat and sugar. For chocolate, your preference should be bitter, but you should use 2 squares as a portion size. It can be consumed this way 2-3 times a week.
DO YOU FEEL THIRST?
When the water rate in the organism drops below a certain level, saliva secretion decreases and accordingly the throat becomes sore. The desire to drink water is felt due to dryness. There may be various reasons for thirst. Symptoms of diabetes may occur depending on the degree of high blood sugar. Thirst is a symptom of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. So, if the feeling of thirst continues even when you drink enough water, diabetes should be suspected. Insulin, which functions in regulating blood sugar, also regulates fat metabolism. It is linked to. When essential fatty acids are insufficient, there is a disorder between the insulin secretion and the system, so the symptom of drinking water can be observed here as well.
What should be done?
Foods rich in omega fatty acids can be consumed. Fish consumption is especially important in this regard. This situation should definitely be checked with an endocrinologist. Your thirst may be caused by drinking too little water, or it may be caused by hormonal disorders.
NOT SLEEPING?
There may be many reasons for sleep problems. People with diabetes and heart disease frequently experience sleep disruption or insomnia. Burning in the hands and feet in diabetic patients and shortness of breath in heart patients cause sleep problems. Accordingly, it is important to avoid foods that will trigger this condition. If the person wakes up and feels the urge to eat, he or she should be evaluated for insulin disorder. Especially the insufficient amount of iron in the body causes sleep disorders.
What should be done?
After the main cause is determined, if a nutritional problem is detected, attention should be paid especially to the amount of iron. If it is insufficient, it can be taken as a supplement. If disease conditions are detected, medication and a nutritional program can be applied.
DO YOU WANT SOMETHING SALTY?
The constant desire to consume salty foods or adding too much salt to the meals eaten. In some people, it may be a sign of insufficient mineral intake. In addition, salt cravings may not be suppressed as a result of various diseases. Kidney diseases, high blood pressure and heart diseases cause this problem. In particular, Addison's disease may cause increased salt consumption as a result of the dysfunction of the adrenal glands. The salt balance in the body changes and salt loss occurs. Accordingly, salt consumption is increased.
What can be done?
The source of the problem should be investigated. If there is no other disease or metabolic disorder, inadequate mineral intake may be triggering this condition. Consumption of meat, milk, fruits and vegetables should be controlled to increase mineral intake.
DO YOU WANT SPICY FOOD?
Depending on your eating habits, you may crave spicy foods. However, this situation may also be a sign of some deficiencies other than habit. The tendency towards spicy foods may increase, especially due to sulfur and zinc deficiency. After an exercise, consumption of spicy and bitter foods may increase to reduce body temperature.
What can be done?
The reason for this desire should be learned. In order to eliminate this situation, it is recommended to consume red meat, garlic, seafood and leafy vegetables. If it is a situation related to mineral deficiency, it should be taken under control.
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