It is very important to control the blood sugar level for a healthy liver. Diabetes promotes weight gain especially in the abdomen, the most dangerous part of the body to accumulate excess fat. If you have diabetes, the doctor can recommend a regular examination of the liver. Fatty liver is a common liver condition with almost no early symptoms. An enlarged liver and enzyme abnormalities are the characteristics of a fatty liver. People with the fatty liver disease are more likely to develop Diabetes within five years that those with a healthy liver. If not treated on time, liver diseases can lead to permanent live failure leading to a liver surgery. Higher glucose levels and high cholesterol are common with fatty liver patients.
Let us follow a diet that controls both diabetes and liver problems. Diabetics need to control carbohydrate intake to maintain the blood sugar level, while protein intake should be limited in case of liver problems. The coexistence of both the diseases calls for a common diet to manage both conditions. These are:
Carbohydrates: Consumption of too many carbohydrates like potatoes, lentils, rice, should be limited. These foods cause weight gain which can lead to liver problems. They also contain high sugar which is not a good choice for diabetics.
Protein and Fat: Protein intake should be limited to both liver disease and diabetes. Intake of monosaturated fats including olive oil, avocado, almonds, are recommended for diabetics with liver problems. Omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon fish are also beneficial.
Salt and Alcohol: alcohol should be avoided altogether as it leads to high blood sugar and interferes with weight loss. A low salt diet is always favorable for both liver and diabetes.
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