For people with type 2 diabetes, the first meal is critical – breakfast is the one that can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels. Doctors from Diabetes UK remind us that food choices should be made consciously, as some foods can trigger dangerous complications.
Experts warn: if two hours after breakfast, the glucose level exceeds 11 mmol/l, this is hyperglycemia. One of the main causes of this condition is excessive consumption of carbohydrates, which the body does not have time to process. This can lead to ketoacidosis, a serious complication with an increase in the level of acetone in the blood, which threatens with coma or even death.
Bread, especially those high in white flour and sugar, can cause sharp spikes in glucose levels. That's why doctors advise diabetics to:
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completely abandon traditional bread,
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If it is difficult to avoid the product, choose varieties low in carbohydrates, fat, and calories.
Doctors emphasize that it is controlling your diet in the morning that helps avoid sharp fluctuations in blood sugar and eases the course of the disease.
