Lieu Minh (29 years old, China) was a live-streamer, sharing personal experiences on trending video games. Due to the nature of his job, he often stayed at home all day. Upon waking up, he would stream live and order prepared food when hungry, leading to his weight reaching over 90kg.
On the day of the incident, while eating, Lieu Minh suddenly experienced severe nausea and couldn’t stand up. Upon being taken to the hospital, the test results showed his blood sugar level had skyrocketed to 90mmol/L.
Moreover, it was discovered that Lieu Minh suffered from multiple issues like kidney failure, increased blood potassium, and increased white blood cell count. Due to severe ketoacidosis from the excessively high blood sugar, he didn’t survive despite the doctors’ best efforts.
The 29-year-old man passed away due to diabetes complications, warning against three items not to eat for breakfast.
Developing diabetes at the age of 30 shortens life expectancy by 14 years. Diabetes is a prevalent disease among modern individuals, and the number of those affected is increasingly younger. The earlier the disease is diagnosed, the shorter the life expectancy.
In a study published in The Lancet journal (USA) on Diabetes and Endocrinology, scientists investigated data from a cohort study involving 1.51 million people and analyzed the relationship between the occurrence of type 2 diabetes and the risk of death.
The results showed that compared to healthy individuals, the risk of death from any cause increased by 169% for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between the ages of 30 and 39, increased by 126% for those diagnosed between 40 and 49 years old, and 84% when diagnosed between 50 and 59 years old. The risk increased by 57% for those diagnosed at 60 to 69 years old and 39% for those diagnosed above 70 years old.
The study’s findings confirm a warning: being diagnosed with diabetes at a younger age increases the risk of death. Specifically, being diagnosed with diabetes ten years earlier decreases life expectancy by 3 to 4 years.
In recent years, the incidence of type 2 diabetes has been getting younger, directly related to young people maintaining poor lifestyle habits. Type 2 diabetes can be significantly prevented by improving lifestyle and using medication.
These three breakfast types rapidly increase blood sugar levels
As mentioned above, the occurrence of diabetes is directly related to dietary habits. If these foods are still present on your breakfast table, it’s best to eliminate them as soon as possible.
- Fried Foods
Fried meat, fried chicken, donuts, and fried breadsticks are favorite breakfast items for many people. However, these foods contain a large amount of fat. When fried at high temperatures, the fatty acids in the food are oxidized into acrylamide, aromatic hydrocarbons, and other harmful substances.
Long-term consumption can easily lead to obesity and increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
The 29-year-old man passed away due to diabetes complications, warning against three items not to eat for breakfast.
- Sweet Foods
Cookies, cakes, candy, and other desserts are also preferred breakfast choices for many. These foods are high in carbohydrates but lack protein and fiber. Prolonged consumption can lead to increased blood sugar levels and high insulin levels, which burdens the pancreas and is harmful to health.
- Fast Foods
To maintain flavor, ready-to-eat foods often contain a large amount of sugar, maltodextrin, and other components that lead to a rapid increase in blood sugar after meals. Furthermore, these foods often don’t provide a strong feeling of fullness, making people eat too much.
For diabetic patients, it’s not just what they eat for breakfast but also the time they eat that’s crucial.
A study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology has shown that compared to those who have breakfast before 8 AM, those who have breakfast after 8 AM have a 59% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Normally, breakfast should be eaten between 7 to 8 AM when people feel the most hungry, and the interval between breakfast and lunch should be 4 to 5 hours. This is beneficial for controlling blood sugar levels after meals.
