Fine dust is rampant all over the country. High concentrations of fine dust are expected to continue until the 12th due to atmospheric stagnation. However, it is important to note that people with diabetes may be more affected by fine dust.
Exposure to fine dust increases blood sugar levels. According to a study by Gangdong Health Center in Seoul, blood sugar levels increased 1.22 times every 10 micrograms of fine dust concentration. Fine dust is smaller in diameter than fine dust, which is more harmful. According to a study by Ewha Daegi-dong Hospital, pregnant women exposed to fine dust have a higher blood sugar level and a 2.3 times higher risk of developing gestational diabetes.
When fine dust enters the body, insulin resistance increases and blood sugar regulation becomes difficult. According to a team of researchers at Konkuk University who analyzed 5,717 adults from 2012 to 2014, insulin resistance increased as more particulate matter was exposed. Fine dust flowing into the body is not discharged and accumulates and causes inflammation. The inflammation in the body reduces insulin's ability to convert blood sugar into energy.
Therefore, people should refrain from going out on fine dust days as much as much as possible. When doing outdoor activities, you should wear a KF mask recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The higher the number of masks, the higher the blocking rate of fine dust. KF80 has an average cutoff rate of 86.1 percent, KF94 has an average cutoff rate of 95.7 percent, and KF99 has an average cutoff rate of 99.4 percent.
Moisturizing the bronchial tubes and the bronchial cilia is effective in discharging fine dust from the body. The bronchial tubes are responsible for discharging particulate matter that has not been filtered by a mask. On days when fine dust is high, it is recommended to drink plenty of water or decoct ginger and drink it as tea. Only when the bronchial tubes are moistened can the movement of the bronchial cilia be promoted, and foreign substances such as fine dust are often discharged to the outside along with coughing and sputum.
It is also good to eat food that helps discharge particulate matter. Seaweed such as laver and green seaweed is rich in alginate, which absorbs fine dust and toxins from the body and discharges them to the outside. Saponin, which is abundant in bluebells and ginseng, moistens the bronchial mucosa and has excellent effect on fine dust emission. Vegetables such as celery and kale, which cleanse the blood, are also useful.
Writer: Yeyoung Jeon
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