"If you don't sleep at noon, you will collapse in the afternoon" , which has become a rule for many office workers, so we all have a good habit of taking a nap. Our country is even called "The Nap Empire" by foreign media. Napping is a very important At the gas station, you don’t need to take too much nap time, as long as 30 minutes can cheer you up for the busy work in the afternoon.
But a recent article on the Internet has caused an uproar. The article mentioned that diabetic patients taking a nap after a meal will increase blood sugar. So is this study true or false? Is taking a nap good or not? Let’s find out together below.
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First of all, let’s understand what factors are related to the increase in blood sugar?
. Drug factors: destroying drugs can also cause blood sugar to rise, such as antihypertensive drugs, lipid-lowering drugs, antiviral drugs, antibacterial drugs, immunosuppressants, antipsychotic drugs, glucocorticoids, etc., these The drug will cause insufficient insulin secretion by damaging the secretory function of pancreatic islet beta cells, will reduce the sensitivity of peripheral tissues to insulin , resulting in increased blood sugar.
. Poor sleep: When you are in a sleeping state, the secretion of of glucagon in the body will decrease or even stop. If you stay up late or have insomnia, does not enter a deep sleep state, sympathetic nerve will be excited, causing the body's to rise. The secretion of glucohormone catecholamine hormones (such as , epinephrine, , and trirepinephrine, etc.) increases , which promotes the release of glycogen in the body, and blood sugar will also increase accordingly, causing blood sugar fluctuations.
. Negative emotions: Psychological factors have a great impact on blood sugar. Emotional changes such as tension, anxiety, anger, joy, sorrow, and overexcitement will cause an increase in the secretion of glucagon hormone in the body and a decrease in insulin release, causing blood sugar to rise , irregular life and excessive fatigue can also cause blood sugar fluctuations.
4. Menstruation: Due to changes in hormone secretion before and after menstruation, blood sugar will also fluctuate. If this happens, you should relax. After menstruation, it will generally return to normal.
5. Oral problems: Chronic periodontal disease may lead to diabetes. This is the research result of the American Academy of Periodontology and the National Oral Provocation Table. Diabetic patients with periodontal disease often have healthier blood sugar control than periodontal tissue. poor diabetic patients.
6. Eating too much fat: "European Journal of Nutrition" shows that a diet with high fat content will increase insulin resistance. For people with stable weight and no increase in abdominal fat, eating too much fat will also aggravate insulin resistance. resistance.
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Will taking a nap after a meal raise blood sugar? People with diabetes should pay attention to these three points if they don’t want their blood sugar to rise when they take a nap.
A large-scale study involving 16,000 people showed that people who nap at least once a week are less likely to develop diabetes. The risk will increase by 25%. Although there is no conclusive evidence for this conclusion, it is certain that people who have the habit of taking a nap consume less calories than those who do not take a nap, resulting in higher blood sugar and blood lipid levels.
For patients with diabetes, taking a nap at noon will not only affect the speed of sugar metabolism in the body and reduce exercise time, but also affect the quality of sleep at night. Poor sleep quality at night can easily cause blood sugar fluctuations, so they want to take a nap. , to control sugar correctly, you also need to correctly understand these nap methods.
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Diabetes lovers should pay attention to these 4 points
1. Exercise appropriately after a meal and take a nap: Just after eating at noon, a large amount of blood flows to the stomach, and the oxygen supply to the brain drops significantly. If you fall asleep immediately, it will cause insufficient blood supply to the brain. Diabetic patients can take a walk for about 30 minutes after a meal. Take a nap after food has been digested and blood sugar has stabilized.
. The nap time should not be too long: A person’s sleep cycle is 1 to 1.5 hours . If the nap time is too long and exceeds the sleep cycle, it will affect the quality of sleep at night. Therefore, for sugar lovers, 15 to 30 minutes is the most appropriate nap. .
. It is best to lie down for a nap: Some office workers like to lie on their stomachs for naps. This not only puts pressure on the brain and eyeballs, but also affects the digestive function and causes flatulence. It is best to lie on the sofa or half-recline on the back of a chair. Keep your body in a flat position.
4. Drink appropriate water after waking up: Drinking a cup of warm water after waking up can effectively replenish blood volume and dilute blood viscosity, helping people with diabetes to get into work in the afternoon faster.
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Diabetes patients have three major taboos in their diet. It is good for you to correct them as soon as possible
. Stay away from sweet and greasy foods: After the occurrence of diabetes, the body's demand for carbohydrates will cause metabolic disorders. Sugar products with high sugar content can quickly increase blood sugar, which is not conducive to sugar control and blood sugar stability.
Like rock sugar, brown sugar, brown sugar , white sugar, maltose , fruit, sugar toffee, honey, chocolate, canned fruit, preserves, fruit juice sweet drinks, ice cream, cake, jam and desserts bread and other foods , We must distinguish and pay attention in life, and it is best not to be greedy for quick words.
. Stay away from greasy foods: braised pork such as lard cooking, pig trotters, secret twice-cooked pork, etc. People with diabetes need to stay away from these foods, because they will last for a long time Eating these greasy foods for a long time can easily cause three highs, especially the increase in blood viscosity, which can cause a series of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Severe cases can lead to the occurrence of atherosclerotic heart disease.
. Stay away from tobacco, alcohol, and spicy food: tobacco, alcohol, and spicy food are essential for socializing. People with diabetes must avoid them. Diabetes is a chronic disease. Smoking and drinking are generally beneficial to the treatment of diabetes. The only downside is that tobacco and alcohol are like catalysts for chemical reactions, can accelerate the onset of complications of diabetes, easily causing rapid weight loss, insomnia, leg numbness and other diseases.
And spicy food such as peppers, onions, garlic, pepper etc., research has proven that After spicy food enters the human body, it is mainly decomposed and detoxified in the kidneys, which will put a load on the kidney function and produce varying degrees of stimulation. Diabetes and kidney function are closely related, which will easily increase the probability of complications of diabetic nephropathy. promote.
