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1 month ago

Dear Owais, Thank you for the question

We request you to kindly specify the product details in order to guide you further.

However, you can consume whole wheat flour, millet flour such as Jowar atta, Bajra atta &/or multigrain flour ondaily basis as a part your diversified daily balanced diet.

Choose low GI (glycaemic index) foods, which   help in maintaining steady sugar levels.

Multigrain is the term used when two or more grains are mixed or used in preparation & development of a particular product to enhance the nutritive value of the product or dish. Besides being a good source of energy, Multigrain provide a good amount dietary fibre and protein, it also contains essential vitamin & minerals such as B vitamin, iron etc. Complex carbohydrates should be consumed as they provide satiety, have Low GI (Glycaemic index), helps in maintaining your digestive system & digestive health, ideal body weight and management of cardiovascular/ lifestyle disorders.

You can include whole grains like wheat, millets and multigrain in your diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients. Some of the other flours that can be a part of daily balanced diet and are lower in carbohydrates include soya flour, oat flour, chickpea flour etc.

Increased blood sugar levels is termed as Diabetes mellitus which is a chronic metabolic disorder that prevents the body to utilise glucose completely or partially. It is characterised by raised glucose concentration in blood and alterations in carbohydrates, protein & fat metabolism. Various factors like genetics, sedentary lifestyle, acute stress etc., can cause diabetes. 

• A fasting blood sugar level of <110 mg/dL is considered normal.
• ≥110 to <126 mg/dL indicates you have impaired fasting glucose.
• ≥126 mg/dL indicates you have diabetes.

Management of any type of diabetes requires diagnosis and further assistance

 For guidance on medications and specific health needs please contact a specialised health care professional such as a diabetologist for further assistance and management.

Here are a few tips to help manage Diabetes

• It is recommended to have low GI (Glycaemic index) foods. Simple sugars should be restricted since they are easily absorbed and have high glycaemic index. Some of the Low GI foods include green leafy vegetables, green beans, apples, orange, pear, wheat, millets, pulses, lentils etc.
• High protein intake helps to increase insulin production & promote satiety. Pulses, lentils, eggs, lean meat, paneer etc., are a good source of protein.
• Combination of oils is preferrable. Include monounsaturated (MUFA) & Polyunsaturated (PUFA) containing oils like sunflower oil, ground nut oil, Gingelly oils.
• Increase intake of whole grains and legumes and limiting the intake of saturated fats helps in improving insulin sensitivity and reduces the risk of diabetes independent of weight loss.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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