In 600 BC, the causes of diabetes would likely be similar to today-excessive consumption of carbohydrates and sugars-but framed within the context of the diet available at the time. Diets heavy in grains like barley, wheat, or rice were common in many ancient cultures and could lead to high blood sugar if consumed in large amounts. Natural sweeteners like honey or dates were used in abundance by some, particularly in wealthier societies where access to these luxuries was easier. And while farmers and labourers were active, wealthy individuals who could afford high-carb foods were often less physically active, which could worsen insulin resistance. In short, while diabetes would have been rare, it might still have developed in individuals whose diets were rich in carbs (by ancient standards), coupled with lower physical activity levels. These conditions mirror the early descriptions of diabetes in ancient texts.
How did one develop diabetes in 600bc? What kind of eating would cause it then.
In 600 BC, the causes of diabetes would likely be similar to today-excessive consumption of carbohydrates and sugars-but framed within the context of the diet available at the time. Diets heavy in grains like barley, wheat, or rice were common in many ancient cultures and could lead to high blood sugar if consumed in large amounts. Natural sweeteners like honey or dates were used in abundance by some, particularly in wealthier societies where access to these luxuries was easier. And while farmers and labourers were active, wealthy individuals who could afford high-carb foods were often less physically active, which could worsen insulin resistance. In short, while diabetes would have been rare, it might still have developed in individuals whose diets were rich in carbs (by ancient standards), coupled with lower physical activity levels. These conditions mirror the early descriptions of diabetes in ancient texts.
Carbs... Egypt was the breadbasket of the world at that time.
That’s crazy to think
Right?! The current methods for diagnosing type 2 diabetes are a lot more....palatable!