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"Lao Zhang, aren't you going to have a drink tonight?" At the dinner table, Lao Zhang's colleague Xiao Li's eyes were full of surprise. Lao Zhang shook his head with a smile and picked up his hot water cup with an indifferent look.
They work for a construction company, where Lao Zhang is an electrician, and although the work is ordinary, the daily labor intensity should not be underestimated. Lao Zhang suffers from high blood sugar, which is a big problem for him in recent years.
He often hears doctors emphasize that patients with high blood sugar should strictly control their diet and lifestyle habits, especially alcohol intake. Although he used to like to have a drink or two, since he was diagnosed, he strictly followed the doctor's instructions, and alcohol seemed to him to be a forbidden fruit.
Lao Zhang understands that the harm of alcohol to patients with high blood sugar is far more than just raising blood sugar. He thought that there must be a deeper reason behind this kind of medical advice, and he decided to go to his old friend, Dr. Lee, to find out more.
Dr. Lee is an experienced internist with in-depth research on diabetes and other chronic diseases. Under Lao Zhang's questioning, Dr. Li explained in detail the three major harms of alcohol to patients with high blood sugar.
First of all, alcohol directly affects the function of the liver, and under normal circumstances, the liver adjusts the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen according to blood sugar levels to maintain blood sugar stability. However, alcohol intake can interfere with this process, leading to dysglycemic control.
After hearing this, Lao Zhang was surprised by the "destructive power" of alcohol. Many people with hyperglycemia need to take oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin injections to control their condition.
Alcohol can interfere with the metabolism of these drugs, reduce their effectiveness, and may even cause severe hypoglycemic events. Dr. Li recounted a case of a patient who was rushed to the hospital due to acute hypoglycemia due to the unstable effect of the drug after drinking, which made Lao Zhang feel sorry for him.
Finally, alcohol depletes nutrients in the body. Alcohol intake accelerates the depletion of important nutrients such as vitamin B1 in the body, which in turn affects overall metabolism and health.
This visit gave Lao Zhang a new understanding. After this, he became more determined to avoid alcohol, and even promoted this knowledge among his colleagues, helping them understand the unknown link between high blood sugar and alcohol.
Lao Zhang's story spread in the small community, and many people began to ask him how to manage high blood sugar and the specific dangers of alcohol. He was always helpful, explaining in detail what medical knowledge Dr Lee had given him and giving advice based on his own experience.
However, Lao Zhang was not satisfied with this. He thought that if this knowledge could be spread more widely, it might help more people avoid the health problems caused by ignorance.
So, he began to learn how to write and spread health knowledge through the Internet, and planned to start a blog dedicated to eating and living in patients with high blood sugar.
In his blog, Lao Zhang explains medical knowledge in simple and plain language, especially about the dangers of alcohol. Through concrete examples and vivid descriptions, he enables readers to visually understand complex medical concepts.
He also singled out a unique point of view: the mental health of people with high blood sugar is just as important, and alcohol intake may affect their psychological state, exacerbating anxiety and depression.
Avoiding alcohol is not only about avoiding blood sugar fluctuations, but also about maintaining mental balance and overall health. Through these vivid descriptions and in-depth explanations, Lao Zhang's blog quickly gained a certain amount of attention.
Many readers commented that they were unaware of the complex effects that alcohol can have on people with high blood sugar, especially in terms of mental health. Lao Zhang's article has helped them broaden their horizons and inspire more people to change their lifestyles.
Today, Lao Zhang continues his educational mission while maintaining a healthy life. His story has not only changed his own life, but also influenced the lifestyle of those around him.
For people with hyperglycemia, how can we help them achieve a better balance between self-management and mental health in the face of these challenges?
At the same time, blood sugar can also maintain a good mental state. This integrated support strategy will have a positive impact on the overall health of patients, helping them to manage their condition more effectively and improve their quality of life.
What do you think about drinking alcohol in patients with high blood sugar? Welcome to discuss in the comment area!