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The
key thing to remember is that a healthy diet and exercise can help prevent
diabetes.
(1) Snack healthily-Low fat, low calories, low
cholesterol, baked rather than fried.
(2)
Burn more calories than you consume
(3)
Precautions, medical checkups and Vaccination
(3a)Schedule a yearly physical and regular eye exams.
(3b) Keep your
vaccinations up to date. High blood sugar can weaken your immune system. Get a
flu shot every year.
(3c) Feet- Wash your feet
daily in lukewarm water. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores,
redness or swelling.
(3d) Teeth. Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day.
(4) Start eating
smaller, well-timed meals
Consider
changing over to the “divide and eat policy”, So if you`re used to eating 4
chappatis, eat 2 now and 2 after a couple of hours. Don`t skip breakfast. Try using olive
oil in cooking .Make use of the
blessed Black Seed Oil also, for
example, by adding a tablespoon into bread or chappati dough when kneading it.
Hadith 4a)-Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's
Apostle said, "A Muslim eats in one intestine (i.e. he is satisfied with a little food) while a Kafir
(unbeliever) eats in seven intestines (eats much)." (Bukhari Bk 65/308)
(5) Include fruits and
Vegetables in your Diet
A healthy diet is one with plenty of
fruits, vegetables and whole grains with a limited amount of saturated fat.
(5a) Fruit-contains sugar and yeast and bacteria.
FRUIT is a natural DETOXIFICATION tool and
provides us with natural healthy sugar. Fruits are low in calorie,
high in vitamins , minerals, fiber and fructose. Fructose lowers the high
blood sugar of diabetics. Honey has fructose. (Islamic Medicine Dr. Shahid p56/171)
(5b) Milk Benefits- helps reduce BP, type-2 diabetes,
some forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.
(5c) Vinegar benefits
the following
ailments; Diabetes..etc.
Many of
the common chronic illnesses, coronary heart disease, hyper-tension,
diabetes, peptic ulcer disease, obesity and depression have also common man-made
etiology, that is rich food, too much food, too much salt, too much sugar,
smoking, stress and alcoholism. If we give up excessive salt, sugar and
cholesterol from our diet, and do not drink and smoke, and be active, it is
possible that - the pump (heart) won't be rusted from inside. (Islamic
Medicine Dr. Shahid page 57/171)
(5d) Henna Water (Detox drink)-Henna water is an
excellent detoxifier, drinking it on an
empty stomach is very beneficial for cleaning the liver & kidneys of
diabetic patients, those with IBS, ulcers, kidney stones etc.
(5e) Fig –Tin-Leaves Fig leaves
are best known for treating diabetes, but there are many other uses for the
fig leaves.
(5f) Basil (Tulsi) –Hibq (حبق )
Roihon, Raihon-Myrtle-Tulsi leaves are packed
with antioxidants that relieve oxidative stress and have essential oils
that help in lowering blood sugar levels in the body. Take 2 tablespoons of
juice extracted from basil leaves and drink on an empty stomach in the
morning. Its
smell strengthens the heart. A sprinkling of basil and water produces sleep.
(5g) Take Vitamin C or Indian Goose Berry
(Amla) The vitamin C present in Indian gooseberry (Amla)
promotes proper functioning of the pancreas. Extract the juice from the fruit
and take 2 teaspoons of the juice mixed with a glass of water. Consume this
drink daily in the morning on an empty stomach to keep your blood sugar level
in control.
(6) Whole grains- It sunnah to eat Barley flour and drink Talbina.
(6a) Barley, whole wheat, brown rice, oats. Drink
Barley water( شعير)
Eat barley flour Roti instead of regular
wheat flour, which is far healthier for
you than refined foods (e.g. regular wheat flour is bleached, refined
and it goes through a process that strips out certain parts of the grain -
along with some of the nutrients and fiber are lost)
Talbinah. Talbina
is good to remove depression and sorrow, it is made by adding 1-2 tablespoons
of barley flour (must be 100% wholegrain barley flour) to one and a half cups
of milk, ½ cup water. Cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes. It has to be
sweetened with honey.
(6b) Fenugreek- Hulbah-Hilbah
-Fenugrec ( میتھی ) Boil half table
spoon of Fenugreek in 1 cup water, drink warm liquid and eat remaining
fenugreek boiled seeds. Alternatively, for
diabetes patients (both Type 1 and Type2) in the daily diet add 15-50 gms of
fenugreek powder.
(7) Exercise-
Prayers play a vital role in acting as a preventive measure against heart
attack, paralyses, premature senility, dementia, loss of control on
sphineters, diabetes mellitus etc. (Islamic Medicine Dr. Shahid59/171)
(8) De-stress-The
best way to treat anxiety, sorrow and depression is to busy yourself in
remembrance of Allah Subhanahu Watahala and learn. These acts bring joy and
appreciation to the heart, and the shaytaan (the perpetrator of depression)
is weakened and distanced from a soul who engages with Allah regularly.
Staying in the state of Wudhu (ablution) also helps keep these bad demons at
a distance.
(9) Quit Smoking -Smoking is against the principles of the Deen as it is
considered to be a way in which the body can be poisoned.
(10) Reduce Salt
Intake
Compiled By; Mirza Ehteshamuddin Ahmed (Indian-Hyderabadi)
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