Expert answer:
Brewer's yeast is not indicated for the treatment of diabetes. Extracted from barley, beer yeast is used as a food supplement, it is rich in B-complex vitamins, but has no direct effects on the treatment of diabetes.
For good control of diabetes is due to:
- keep weight healthy and suitable for height: Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20 and 25 kg / m². For the calculation of BMI: weight (kg) divided by height x height (meters). Example: Weight: 65 kg; Height: 1.70 m; 65 kg: 1.70 mx 1.70 m = 65 kg: 2.89 = 22.49 kg / m²,
- exercise regularly, 5 days a week,
- eating a balanced diet (consult your endocrinologist or nutritionist),
- not to stop taking the prescribed medications (oral and / or insulin),
- (fasting blood glucose between 70 mg / dL and 110 mg / dL and below 140 mg / dL 2 hours post-meal),
- do not smoke,
- visit your doctor regularly.
Proper treatment of diabetes prevents future complications of the disease. It should be performed by the general practitioner or by an endocrinologist and, whenever possible, counting on the guidance of other professionals such as the nutritionist, the psychologist and the physical trainer.
