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Diabetic cook book
Diabetes mellitus as it is called, is common inhuman beings, although
it occurs in other species too. The term diabetes means an excessive discharge
of urine. The term mellitus (sweet) indicates that the urine in this condition
contains excess sugar.
Mechanism of digestive process in normal human beings
Fats, minerals, vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates make a wholesome
diet. Of these, fats, proteins and carbohydrates are the three main constituents
of food. The deficiency or absorption of any of the above, affects the
body. In diabetes, due to lack or non-availability of insulin, carbohydrates
cannot be utilized for energy and get accumulated.
We get carbohydrates from cereals, fruits, vegetables like potatoes, cakes,
sugar, sweets etc. these carbohydrates in normal people is first broken
down into glucose by the saliva in the mouth and then in the stomach and
the small intestine. This glucose, distributed by the blood to all parts
of the body, is burned down to provide energy for the body and also releases
carbondioxide and water, which are excreted through exhalation and the
kidney. The remaining glucose is stored in the liver muscle cells in the
form of glycogen, which is later used, when energy is required. The glucose
also reaches the adipose tissue and is converted into triglyserides, which
is stored in the form of fat. So people who consume an excess of carbohydrates
tend to become fat. Thus, in every human body, a blood-glucose level is
maintained for proper brain and heart functions.
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