Antioxidant May Prevent or Delay the Progression of Diabetes Complications

Vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants, which is essential for people to manage diabetes.

When setting up the diet plan, it is necessary to add more fruits and vegetables to increase the intake of antioxidants.

Vitamin C, E, beta-carotene and lycopene may prevent the oxidative stress that is caused by unstable molecules damaging the cells and blood vessels.

Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between the systemic manifestation of reactive oxygen species and a biological system’s ability to readily detoxify the reactive intermediates or to repair the resulting damage.

It is thought to be involved in the development of ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, atherosclerosis, heart disease and cancer, etc.

Long-term high blood sugar state can cause oxidative stress. And diabetics are at higher risk to develop complications than healthy people.

So make sure you eat more vegetables and fruits to increase the intake of antioxidants.