During the diwali festival, sweets are exchanged with near and dear ones. If you are diabetic, you would be left with no other option apart from watching others at home enjoy the delicious sweets. But this year with a little help from Physiotherapist Rajesh Kannan the diabetic too can enjoy the goodness of the festive sweets and desserts.
By default, the diabetic patients are advised not to consume sweets as they are prone to heart attacks, kidney and lung failure among several other complications. However, this diwali the diabetic too can enjoy sweets but by being extra cautious.
“The diabetic must avoid consuming sweets immediately after a meal. Instead they can consume sweets two hours after a meal. After consuming sweets, the diabetic must compulsorily take necessary medication for their condition and insulin.” Rajesh Kannan said.
After consuming sugar and sugar products, the diabetic must necessarily involve himself or herself in an exercise routine. This exercise routine must be two times rigorous than the normal exercise routine of that individual. Rajesh Kannan says that this will help in burning of the extra calories that the individual has accumulated during the intake of sweets.
The following table has been shared by Rajesh Kannan
Rajesh Kannan also shares that if you are diabetic, you too can enjoy sweets this festive season, provided you workout accordingly. This will help you stay fit and at the same time, you can enjoy the diwali festival.
By default, the diabetic patients are advised not to consume sweets as they are prone to heart attacks, kidney and lung failure among several other complications. However, this diwali the diabetic too can enjoy sweets but by being extra cautious.
“The diabetic must avoid consuming sweets immediately after a meal. Instead they can consume sweets two hours after a meal. After consuming sweets, the diabetic must compulsorily take necessary medication for their condition and insulin.” Rajesh Kannan said.
After consuming sugar and sugar products, the diabetic must necessarily involve himself or herself in an exercise routine. This exercise routine must be two times rigorous than the normal exercise routine of that individual. Rajesh Kannan says that this will help in burning of the extra calories that the individual has accumulated during the intake of sweets.
The following table has been shared by Rajesh Kannan
| Quantity | Sweet | Calories accumulated | Physical activity to compensate sweet intake |
| 2 nos | Gulab jamun | 387 cl | 30 minutes stair case climbing or 20 minutes jogging |
| 2 nos | Jelebi | 300 cl | 25 minutes dancing or 20 minutes jogging |
| 2 nos | Ladoo | 370 cl | 40 minutes walk or 20 minutes cycling |
| 100 gms | Halwa | 150 cl | 50 minutes household work or 50 minutes walking |
| 2 nos | Rasgulla | 200 cl | 30 minutes cycling or 30 minutes walking |
| 100 gms | Payasam | 250 cl | 30 minutes jogging |
Rajesh Kannan also shares that if you are diabetic, you too can enjoy sweets this festive season, provided you workout accordingly. This will help you stay fit and at the same time, you can enjoy the diwali festival.