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"Your blood sugar level is 7.8 and you need to pay extra attention to your diet. At the family doctor's clinic in the small town, the doctor looked at Tan Yun seriously.
Tan Yun, a 61-year-old senior accountant, is enjoying the tranquility after the Qingming Festival in her hometown.
After returning from the tomb sweep, she was immersed in the longing for her ancestors and reflection on her own health.
As she grew older, health problems began to appear, especially the recent discovery of high blood sugar, which forced her to face up to her lifestyle.
After returning home, Tan Yun began to seriously study health knowledge related to high blood sugar.
She found that many doctors and dietitians repeatedly reminded them, especially dietary warnings for people with prediabetes.
There are four common processed noodle products that are listed as taboo for her: instant noodles, tart crusts, sweet bread and pancakes.
Why do these foods become the enemy of hyperglycemia patients?
When Tan Yun explored this issue, she found that there was more to it than just sugar content.
As a representative of fast food, instant noodles are extremely detrimental to blood sugar control due to their high-sodium and high-carbohydrate characteristics.
This is not only because carbohydrates are converted into sugar in the body, but also because high salt levels can affect blood pressure and, in turn, blood sugar.
Although the tart crust has a crispy texture, the large amount of butter and sugar used in its preparation makes it another no-go for people with high blood sugar.
Studies have shown that high-fat foods can interfere with blood sugar control by affecting insulin sensitivity.
Sweet bread not only contains a lot of sugar, but it is also usually made using fine white flour and lacks the necessary fiber.
Fiber helps slow down sugar absorption, and its deficiency can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar.
The fast-release sugar of pancakes, especially those with sweet pasta sauce or syrup, can cause a blood sugar spike.
Even seemingly healthy pancakes can become a health hazard if the ingredients are not chosen properly.
Tan Yun came across an interesting point of view when she was studying the effects of these foods on high blood sugar:
Small lifestyle changes, such as adding some muscle exercise each day, can significantly improve blood sugar control.
Although this may seem unrelated to diet, in fact, moderate muscle activity can increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, which in turn can help with blood sugar control.
Through the study of these foods and their health effects, Tan Yun has become more aware of the importance of controlling diet.
Doctors have further emphasized this point through specific cases, such as a patient who regularly consumes high-fat, high-sugar pasta products, and unfortunately ended up developing diabetes.
Tan Yun has gained a new understanding of these seemingly ordinary but health-impacting flour products.
Now, she is more focused on eating a balanced diet and strives to translate knowledge into action.
But the story begs the question: Why do some people struggle to resist the temptation of certain foods even though they know they are bad for their health?
In this regard, it is necessary to analyze people's dietary behavior and psychological factors in detail, and explore how the gap between cognition and practice affects our dietary choices.
This is not only about the attractiveness of the food itself, such as taste, appearance and convenience, but also about personal habits, emotions and socio-cultural factors.
Solving these puzzles can help better understand and manage the eating behaviors of people with hyperglycemia and promote the formation of a healthy lifestyle.
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