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Eating more than two mangoes daily may worsen gestational diabetes , Experts warns
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Eating more than two mangoes daily may worsen gestational diabetes , Experts warns
By Francesca Hangeior
While mangoes are indeed a nutrient powerhouse, packed with iron, vitamin C, A, and B6, potassium, and folic acid, experts caution that consuming more than two mangoes a day could worsen complications for women with gestational diabetes and called for moderation.
Being the season of mango with over 300 varieties to be enjoyed worldwide, specialists warn that excess consumption of mangoes with a glycemic index between 51 and 55 may put pregnant women with gestational diabetes at a higher risk of complications.
They, however, cautioned pregnant women with gestational diabetes who crave mangoes to eat them in moderation without peeling the back to reduce their sugar content.
According to them, overeating can lead to excess weight gain, which also worsens gestational diabetes.
An online medical portal, Cleveland Clinic, described gestational diabetes as the type that develops in pregnancy when blood sugar levels get too high.
This, it, usually appears between 24 and 28 weeks, and is usually pregnancy-induced.
Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Healthwise in different interviews, both nutritionists and diabetologists described the Glycemic Index as a number that gives an idea about how fast the body converts carbohydrates in food to glucose.
They said if GI is a way to rank foods containing carbohydrates on a scale from 1 to 100 based on how much they affect blood sugar levels, the smaller the number, the less impact the food has on blood sugar.
A Director of Nutrition Services and Health Education at the Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, James Oloyede, said women with gestational diabetes can eat mangoes but in moderation.
He noted that the reason some foods make blood sugar shoot up faster is due to simple carbohydrates in them, such as refined sugars, which make it easier for the body to change into glucose, which is the sugar the body uses for energy.
Oloyede added, “Mango can still be consumed by someone with gestational diabetes. However, the consumption should be moderate.”
The Nutritionist said that this is important due to the high glycemic index of mango as a result of its high sugar content that confers on it the natural sweetness it has.
Oloyede, who recommended not too ripe and strong mangoes for pregnant women, said, “A ripe mango is naturally sweet. Most dieticians would recommend a 100g mango ripe but firm. Not the type that is already over-ripe.”
He noted that the yet to ripe mango contains less sugar and is ideal for pregnant women with gestational diabetes or even other patients with diabetes.
“Mangoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. For a woman with gestational diabetes, excess consumption can trigger the complications associated with diabetes in pregnancy.
“The complications often result in poor pregnancy outcomes and incidence of diet-related non-communicable diseases in the children during adult life.”
According to him, it is crucial to ensure that such a woman takes a healthy diet rich in protein and carries out regular monitoring of sugar levels.
He noted that nutrition counselling from a nutritionist or dietician coupled with regular physical activity to manage gestational diabetes is required by women with such conditions.
“She should enjoy mango as an occasional treat, but give priority to nutrient-dense foods like vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats for a positive pregnancy outcome,” Oloyede added.
Corroborating his position, a Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Olufemi Fasanmade said, “Mangoes should be eaten in moderation by women with gestational diabetes and others say one-to-two mangoes per sitting.”
Fasanmade, who is an expert in the management of diabetes, said though the GI of mango is within the medium level, he warned, “taking a large quantity of mango can lead to weight gain and eventually diabetes.”
The consultant endocrinologist said moderation is the watchword for mango consumption among pregnant women and advised those craving the fruit to eat both the inside and back, as the back is rich in fibre that would reduce the sugar level in the blood by not being digested and absorbed in the stomach.
Strengthening this assertion, a study by Candice Stamper et al, published in the National Library of Medicine and titled, ‘Effects of fresh vs dried mango consumption on satiety and postprandial glucose in healthy adults,’ affirms that consuming mango with its back helps to lower the high glucose content in the mango.
The study indicates that the mechanisms for mango with a medium glycemic index lowering glucose are attributed to its dietary fibre, indicating that fibre is not broken down into glucose by the small intestine like other digestible carbohydrates.
“Instead, it passes the gastrointestinal tract undigested into the colon where it is fermented by gut bacteria. Therefore, it does not lead to prolonged spiked glucose levels compared to foods that contain digestible carbohydrates and that do not contain high amounts of fibre.
“Another potential glucose-lowering mechanism of mango could be due to its abundant bioactive compounds like mangiferin. Mangiferin has been shown to have antidiabetic properties by decreasing glucose levels and insulin resistance by enhancing insulin sensitivity.
“Additionally, mangiferin is an inhibitor of glucosidase which are enzymes responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates. Therefore, mangiferin could prevent a large amount of carbohydrates from being converted to glucose and absorbed in the intestine,” the study concluded.
Iran’s football squad have been finally granted visas to enter the United States so they can play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed Friday.
A US administration official confirmed this separately in a statement issued by the State Department.
The visa issuance means Iran will compete in the world’s top sporting event even as the Mideast war pitting it against the United States and Israel continues, albeit with a shaky truce in place.
“Proud of our outstanding team at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara for their work processing visas for Iran’s national football team on their road to the @FIFAWorldCup in the United States,” Barrack said, commenting on a news report that Iran’s World Cup players have been granted the visas to enter the United States.
“Sports transcends borders, and we look forward to welcoming competitors and fans from around the world,” the ambassador said.
The unnamed administration official confirmed Iran’s team has been issued visas, and added: “We will not allow the Iranian team to abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretenses.”
The Iranian team is due to fly from Turkey to Spain on Saturday before travelling on to their base camp in Mexico, where they will arrive on Sunday.
The team will be based in Mexico during the tournament in North America, but all three of their group stage matches are due to be held in the United States.
They were originally due to be based in the US but switched their camp to Mexico due to the tensions between Iran and the United States over the war that began February 28 with US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Iran begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on June 16 in Los Angeles.
They will play further group matches against Belgium, also in LA, and Egypt in Seattle.
AFP
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Photos: Tinubu Courageous Leadership, Vision Transforming Nigeria Through Infrastructure, Says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, declared the courageous leadership, vision and political will demonstrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as responsible for bridging Nigeria’s longstanding development gap, citing ongoing infrastructure projects across the country as evidence of purposeful leadership.
Speaking at the 36th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt, where he delivered a lecture titled; “Leadership and Infrastructure Development in Nigeria: Lessons for Future Leaders,” Wike described the scale, direction and momentum of infrastructure initiatives under the Tinubu’s administration as a reflection of a leadership committed to national transformation.
According to him, the President has shown an uncommon willingness to confront difficult decisions and mobilise resources towards addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit.
“What the present moment offers is a rare and defining possibility, a window in which purposeful leadership can begin, in earnest, to narrow the enduring gap between Nigeria’s vast potential and its historically uneven performance,” Wike said.
“In this regard, the evidence increasingly suggests that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated, beyond reasonable doubt, the courage to confront difficult choices, the capacity to mobilise national resources, and the will to pursue infrastructure as a serious instrument of transformation.”
The FCT Minister argued that infrastructure remains the clearest measure of leadership effectiveness, stressing that roads, railways, power projects, housing schemes and digital infrastructure are critical foundations for economic growth and social development.
He noted that while some ongoing projects were inherited from previous administrations, the Tinubu government has injected renewed urgency and strategic direction into their execution.
According to him, projects that previously existed as isolated initiatives are now being integrated into a broader national development framework aimed at stimulating productivity, strengthening national cohesion and expanding economic opportunities.
Wike cited major projects including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, the East-West Road and access roads to the Second Niger Bridge as examples of the administration’s commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape.
He also highlighted ongoing investments in rail transportation, including the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway corridor and efforts to expand standard gauge networks across the country.
In the power sector, Wike pointed to the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative in partnership with Siemens, as well as rural electrification programmes and mass metering schemes designed to improve electricity supply and restore consumer confidence.
The minister further commended the administration’s energy transition agenda, particularly the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative and the National Hydrogen Policy, describing them as forward-looking interventions that align Nigeria with emerging global energy realities.
He also referenced investments in housing, aviation, broadband infrastructure, security architecture and education, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said is helping to expand access to higher education.
Wike described the removal of fuel subsidy as one of the boldest decisions taken by the administration, arguing that the policy has created additional fiscal space for governments at different levels to invest in critical infrastructure and development projects.
“Transformative leadership often requires the courage to choose long-term stability over short-term comfort,” he stated.
The former Rivers State governor maintained that infrastructure development should not be assessed by the number of projects announced but by their successful completion and long-term impact on citizens.
He warned that Nigeria’s development aspirations would remain unattainable without sustained investments in roads, power, transportation, healthcare and education.
While acknowledging that infrastructure development is a long-term undertaking whose benefits may not be immediately visible, Wike urged Nigerians to support efforts aimed at building a functional and integrated economy.
“If this trajectory is to be consolidated, deepened, and translated into lasting national outcomes, it requires not interruption in leadership, but continuity; not hesitation, but sustained commitment,” he said.
The minister stressed that leadership should be judged by its ability to translate vision into concrete outcomes, insisting that no nation can rise above the quality of its infrastructure and the commitment of those entrusted with governance.
The convocation lecture formed part of activities marking the university’s 36th Convocation Ceremony attended by academics, students, alumni, government officials and other dignitaries from across the country.
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